Name: Super Simple Tuna Orzo Salad
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked orzo; 2 5-oz. cans of tuna, drained; 1 lemon, juiced; 1 TBSP high-quality olive oil; 1/2 cup parsley, finely chopped; 1 shallot bulb, thinly sliced (~2T); 1/2 cup sliced greek pepperoncini; Salt and pepper, to taste; Optional additions: feta crumbles, diced tomatoes

Super Simple Tuna Orzo Salad

tuna orzo pasta salad in white bowl with spoon by fork in the kitchen

An easy, quick, summertime appetizer or side. It’s made with simple ingredients and ready in less than 15 minutes!

Author: Becca | Fork in the Kitchen
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 4 servings 1x
Category: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean

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Ingredients

1 cup uncooked orzo
2 5-oz. cans of tuna, drained
1 lemon, juiced
1 TBSP high-quality olive oil
1/2 cup parsley, finely chopped
1 shallot bulb, thinly sliced (~2T)
1/2 cup sliced greek pepperoncini
Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional additions: feta crumbles, diced tomatoes

Instructions

Cook the orzo according to package directions, in well-salted water. Drain. Rinse with cold water if you want the pasta to be cold upon serving.
Toss orzo with the remaining ingredients, taste testing for desired salt and pepper levels. Adjust any other ingredients as needed according to your tastes – it’s a very flexible recipe!

Notes

Store in an airtight container for 3-4 days. Keep chilled.

Keywords: easy, quick, pescatarian, brunch, lunch

Find it online: https://www.forkinthekitchen.com/super-simple-tuna-orzo-salad/