Mediterranean Inspired Tuna Pasta Salad
Servings: 4
Inspired by the flavors of the Mediterranean, this quick, healthy, easy, fresh and delicious Tuna Pasta Salad is perfect for a hot summer day
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Ingredients
Tuna Pasta Salad
- 3/4 cup Orzo
- 1/2 cup Tomato Large Dice Chunks or Halved Grape Tomatos
- 1/2 cup European Style Cucumbers seeded and quartered
- 1/2 cup Kalamata Olives halved
- 1/2 cup Red Onion small dice
- 1/2 cup Chickpeas, canned rinsed
- 1/2 cup Artichoke quarters, pan roasted
- 2 3 1/2 oz can Tuna packed in olive oil
Dressing
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 TBL Red Wine Vinegar
- 1/2 tsp Dijon Mustard
- 1 tsp honey
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
Tuna Pasta Salad
- Fill a pot with a quart of water and bring it to a boil
- Add 2 TBS kosher salt just as the water begins to boil
- Add the orzo and cook until al dente
- When the orzo is done, drain in a colander with small holes, and run under cold water for 3 -5 minutes, until orzo is about room temperature
- While orzo is cooking and cooling, finish cutting and preparing remaining ingredients
- Drain the tuna, but it is not necessary to remove 100% of the oil. It will blend with the dressing in the finished salad
- When the orzo is cooled, combine all the ingredients in a large bowl and toss to combine.
- Add the dressing (below) and toss further.
Dressing
- In a small jar with a lid, combine all ingredients
- Give a vigorous shake just before using
- Immediately pour over pasta salad