
Mediterranean Tuna and Orzo Salad
A protein-rich, cold pasta salad featuring flaky tuna, briny olives, and fresh vegetables for a light but filling meal.
⏱ 15 min prep · 10 min cookServes 3460 cal · 28g proteinpescatarian okhigh protein
Ingredients
- 2 can tuna (canned)
- 1.5 cup orzo
- 1 count cucumber
- 0.5 cup olives (kalamata)
- 2 count roma tomato
- 0.5 cup feta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 count lemon
Instructions
- 1
Cook orzo in boiling water until al dente, then drain and rinse with cold water.
- 2
Dice the cucumber and tomatoes into small, uniform pieces.
- 3
In a large bowl, combine the cooled orzo, drained tuna, chopped vegetables, and olives.
- 4
Dress with olive oil and fresh lemon juice, then gently fold in the crumbled feta.
- 5
Chill for 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
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