In this Orzo Tuna Salad with Tomatoes recipe, I use whole wheat orzo pasta when I want to help lower my calorie intake. But sometimes I prefer to use normal, white floured orzo for a hearty lunch.
A simple lunchtime meal that can be prepared in just minutes and ensures a nutritionally balance and extremely tasty, healthy meal for you and anyone you wish to share it with!
To make Orzo Tuna Salad with Tomatoes, you will need the following ingredients:
Cook ¾ cups of orzo pasta according to package instructions.
On serving plates, arrange 4 large tomatoes that have been sliced and place a whole basil leaf on top of each.
Once cooked, drain and rinse the orzo pasta and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
Mix in 1 pouch of tuna, 1 cup of mozzarella cheese and 3 tablespoons of fresh, minced basil and combine.
In a small bowl, whisk 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar, ⅛ teaspoon of salt and ⅛ teaspoon of pepper until well combined. Drizzle over salad and toss to combine.
Portion spoonfuls of the dressed salad over the tomato and basil slices to serve. Enjoy!
Yes, yes and yes again to this Orzo Tuna Salad with Tomatoes. It’s like a mix of a tuna salad and caprese salad in one, so why not! Let us know what you think of the combination and tag #cookmerecipes online when you try out our recipes!
I made this Orzo Tuna Salad for a picnic with my kids, and it was a hit. The flavors were so fresh, and it was super easy to whip up. My daughter even asked for seconds, which is rare! I love how I can switch between whole wheat and regular orzo depending on my mood.
Incredibly fresh flavors!
This Orzo Tuna Salad is a go-to for us. Quick to whip up for busy weeknights, and the kids love it too. A family favorite.
Superb
Superb!
Yummy! I made this salad for a picnic, and everyone loved it. It's super easy to make and packed with flavor. Definitely my go-to for summer lunches!
This salad is great. Made it last week for lunch and loved it.
I made this Orzo Tuna Salad for a picnic with my husband. It was so easy to prepare, and everyone loved it! Great taste and so fresh, highly recommend!
This tuna salad is superb! My family loved it for Sunday lunch.
OMG! This Orzo Tuna Salad is a game changer! Whipped it up for lunch and my fam loved it!
Superb recipe, so easy to make!
Quick, tasty meal. I made this on a busy day when my kids needed lunch fast. Everyone loved it, and I felt great preparing something so healthy in minutes.
Yummy! My husband and I enjoyed making this salad together. It was so easy, and we loved the fresh ingredients. Perfect for our lunch date!
Super quick lunch! Love this recipe for busy days!
This Orzo Tuna Salad was super easy to make. My wife loved it at lunch last week.
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