Tuna Orzo Salad Recipes

TUNA ORZO SALAD

Steps:

• In a saucepan, bring the broth to a boil.
• Stir in the orzo and cook until al dente.
• Drain and cool slightly.
• Meanwhile, in a large serving bowl, season the vinegar with salt and pepper and mix until the salt dissolves; set aside.
• Whisk in the reserved olive oil.
• Add the orzo to the dressing and toss to mix.
• Add the chickpeas, tomatoes, bell pepper, onion and basil or parsley to the orzo.
• Break up the tuna with a fork and add to the salad with the feta cheese.

ORZO-TUNA SALAD WITH TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Arrange sliced tomatoes on a serving plate; top with whole basil leaves., Drain pasta; rinse with cold water and place in a large bowl. Add tuna, cheese and minced basil. In a small bowl, whisk oil, vinegar, salt and pepper; drizzle over pasta mixture and toss to combine. Spoon over tomatoes.

ORZO AND TUNA SALAD

Steps:

• In 3-quart saucepan, heat 2 quarts water and 1/2 teaspoon salt to boiling. Add pasta; cook 7 to 9 minutes or until tender. Drain pasta. Rinse with cold water; drain.
• In food processor, place cream cheese, 1 cup of the cucumber, the celery, vinegar and oil. Cover; process until smooth.
• In large bowl, stir pasta, cream cheese mixture, remaining 1/2 cup cucumber and remaining ingredients until well mixed.

TUNA ORZO SALAD

Steps:

• To Serve cold. Mix all ingredients together in large bowl and chill
• 1 hour. Serve on Lettuce Leaves.
• To Serve Hot. Mix all together and place in
• casserole. Bake 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until heated through. Serve with parmessan toast or bread of choice.

TUNA & CAPER ORZO WITH PARSLEY

Steps:

• Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil and cook the orzo until al dente (about 1 min less than pack instructions). Drain and set aside, reserving some of the cooking water.
• Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large pan over a medium heat, add the garlic and chilli, and sizzle for 2 mins. Add the orzo to the pan along with a spoonful of the cooking water, and stir well. Mix in the capers, parsley, tomatoes and tuna, flaking the fish with the back of a spoon. Cook for 2 mins or until everything is heated through, but not so long that the tomatoes become too soft.
• Add the lemon juice (reserving 1 tsp for the dressing) and season well. Tip into bowls and top with the reserved parsley leaves. Toss the rocket with a drizzle of olive oil and the reserved lemon juice, and serve on the side.