Contributed By: susanray
susanray
Colorful tuna pasta salad with Mediterranean flavors of garlic, tomato, peppers, olives and feta cheese.
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Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Actual Cooking Time: Less than 15 minutes
Number of Servings: 6
Origin: Mediterranean & Mid-Eastern
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Make Ahead
Nutrition Content: Good Source of Calcium
High Fiber
Meal Type: Salads & Dressings
Ingredients
GRECIAN STYLE TUNA ORZO SALAD
1 cup Orzo pasta
3/4 cup Red onion, chopped
3 cloves Garlic, minced
2 (6 oz) cans White albacore tuna, drained
1 cup Feta cheese crumbled
3/4 cup Pitted black olives,drained
1(15.5 oz. ) can cannellini beans, drained
1 1/2 cups Diced tomatoes
3/4 cup Green pepper, chopped
1/2 tsp. Ground black pepper
2/3 cup Vinaigrette dressing
1/2 tsp. Dried oregano
1/2 tsp. Red pepper flakes
1/4 cup Fresh mint, chopped
Sliced cucumbers & grape tomatoes for garnish
Preparation
Cook the orzo in boiling salted water for 5-7 minutes and drain.
In a large bowl combine the onion, garlic, tuna, feta cheese, black olives, cannellini beans, tomatoes, green pepper and black pepper and toss well to combine.
Fold in the cooked orzo.
Whisk together the vinaigrette dressing, oregano and red pepper flakes and add to the salad ingredients, mixing gently to combine.
To serve sprinkle with chopped mint and garnish with slices of cucumber and grape tomatoes.
Serves 4-6
Cook's Notes
To prepare ahead of time, refrigerate the salad ingredients and stir in the dressing just before serving.
Optional garnish not included in the nutrient information.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 421
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Total Fat: 10 g
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Saturated Fat: 4 g
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Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g
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Carbohydrates: 49 g
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Protein: 24 g
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Vitamin A: 78 RE
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Vitamin C: 25 mg
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Calcium: 187 mg
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Sodium: 3910 mg
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Iron: 4 mg
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Fiber: 5 g