Mediterranean Tuna Orzo Salad Perfection

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

This Mediterranean Tuna Orzo Salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish, perfect for a light lunch or dinner. Made with tender orzo pasta, canned tuna, and a medley of Mediterranean vegetables, it’s an easy salad recipe that can be prepared in under 30 minutes.

This salad recipe is versatile, allowing you to add your favorite ingredients such as olives, feta cheese, or fresh herbs to customize the taste to your liking.

Quick Mediterranean Tuna Orzo Salad

This vibrant salad features cooked orzo tossed with canned tuna, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, and a zesty vinaigrette. Perfect for meal prep, it stays fresh for several days in the refrigerator and serves 4 people.

Ingredients

1 cup orzo pasta
1 can (5 oz) tuna in olive oil, drained
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup cucumber, diced
1/2 red onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced (optional)
1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Cook the Orzo: In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the orzo according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
Prepare the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the drained tuna, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, red onion, olives, and feta cheese if using.
Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper.

Combine: Add the cooked orzo to the salad mixture and drizzle the dressing over it. Toss gently to combine all ingredients.
Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley if desired. This salad can be served immediately or chilled in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.