Best 10 Orzo And Tuna Salad Recipes

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.

ITALIAN ORZO TUNA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook orzo in a large stockpot of generously-salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta, then rinse thoroughly with cold water in a colander until the pasta is completely chilled.
• Transfer pasta to a large mixing bowl. Add the remaining ingredients and prepared dressing (see below), and toss until evenly combined. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed. Then serve immediately, or refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 3 days.
• Whisk all ingredients together in a bowl (or shake together in a mason jar) until combined. Use immediately or refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 3 days.

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.

MEDITERRANEAN ORZO SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 9 minutes. Drain well. Rinse with cold water and drain well again.
• Combine orzo, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, olives, and Asiago cheese in a large bowl.
• Whisk garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl to make the vinaigrette. Drizzle over the orzo mixture and toss lightly to combine. Add basil and parsley and mix well. Let sit for 20 minutes for flavors to blend, stirring occasionally.

SKILLET ORZO WITH TUNA

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and half of the scallions and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add the tomatoes and oregano and cook, stirring, 3 minutes. Stir in 21/2 cups water, the orzo, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium low and stir in the beans. Cover and simmer until most of the liquid is absorbed and the orzo is tender, about 10 minutes.
• Add the bell pepper and continue cooking, covered, until tender, about 3 minutes. Stir in the tuna, lemon juice and parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Top with the remaining scallions.

LEMONY ORZO WITH TUNA

Steps:

• Cook orzo, drain, and let cool. Combine orzo, scallions, raisins, lemon zest, lemon juice, mint, olive oil, and tuna. Season.

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.

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.

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.

NIçOISE ORZO SALAD

Steps:

• In a large saucepan of salted boiling water cook orzo until tender and drain in a colander. Rinse orzo well under cold water and drain well. Transfer orzo to a large bowl.
• In a small saucepan of salted boiling water cook beans until crisp-tender, about 4 to 5 minutes. Drain beans and add to orzo.
• Make dressing:
• In a blender blend together vinegar, lemon juice, anchovies, mustard, and garlic paste. With motor running add oil in a stream and blend until emulsified.
• Add dressing to orzo mixture with artichokes, tuna, bell pepper, onion, thyme, olives, and salt and pepper to taste and toss well. Salad may be prepared up to this point 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Bring salad to room temperature before proceeding.
• Add arugula and toss well