Easy Orzo and Tuna Salad
This Easy Orzo and Tuna Salad is a simple yet satisfying Mediterranean-inspired dish made with tender orzo, tuna, and fresh ingredients. Light but filling, it’s perfect for busy winter days, warm weather, or when you want something wholesome without spending hours in the kitchen.
Ingredients
- 2 cups orzo boiled
- 2 cups vegetable stock
- 1 green red bell pepper chopped
- 1 yellow red bell pepper chopped
- 1 red bell pepper choppped
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1 can tuna in water drain excess water
- 2 spring onions finely chopped
- dill finely chopped
- capers optional
- salt
- pepper
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ⅓ cup vinegar or lemon juice
Instructions
- Start by adding the 1 green red bell pepper, 1 yellow red bell pepper, 1 red bell pepper, 1 garlic clove , into a bowl.
- Boil the 2 cups vegetable stock, in a medium-size pot. Once it starts to boil, add the 2 cups orzo. Cook until tender, set aside to cool.
- Sprinkle in the 2 spring onions, 1 can tuna and dill into the bowl with the chopped vegetables. Combine all the ingredients.
- Pour in the ¼ cup olive oil, ⅓ cup vinegar or lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper in a dressing shaker or jar.
- Shake well and pour it over the salad. Serve