Description
Mediterranean Tuna Orzo Spring Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish that’s perfect for any occasion. This colorful salad combines tender orzo pasta with flaky tuna, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and creamy feta cheese, all tossed in a zesty lemon dressing. Whether served at a picnic or as a light lunch, this salad captures the essence of spring in every bite. Easy to prepare and customizable with seasonal veggies, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that will have everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 can (5 oz) high-quality canned tuna in olive oil
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients on a clean countertop for easy assembly.
- In a pot of salted boiling water, cook orzo according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Chop cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, mix cooked orzo with drained tuna, chopped veggies, feta cheese, herbs, lemon juice and zest, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss gently to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to meld flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling and Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg