Bright Pasta Orzo Salad with Peppers & Tuna
Orzo pasta mingled with tuna, vibrant bell peppers, fresh herbs & cheeses—Pasta salad that bursts with color, flavor & seaside protein in every bite.
Ingredients
- 2 cans of tuna in oil
- 300 g cooked orzo
- 3 colorful bell peppers, finely chopped
- 80 g grated graviera cheese (or similar hard cheese)
- 50 g crumbled feta cheese
- ½ bunch parsley, finely chopped
- ½ bunch dill, finely chopped
- Juice of half a lemon
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Tuna and Orzo:
Open the tuna cans, drain the oil into a mixing bowl, and set the tuna aside. Cook the orzo in salted water for 8 minutes, then drain. - Combine the Ingredients:
In the bowl with the tuna oil, add the chopped bell peppers, grated cheeses, cooked orzo, chopped parsley, dill, lemon juice, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper. - Mix and Serve:
Mix all the ingredients thoroughly until well combined. Serve the salad with the tuna placed on top as a garnish.
A Refreshing Bite of Flavor:
This Orzo Salad with Peppers and Tuna is a perfect blend of Mediterranean flavors. The creamy mayonnaise and cheese, paired with the fresh herbs and zesty lemon, create a balanced and vibrant dish. It’s great as a light lunch or a delightful side for any meal. Enjoy the taste of sunshine in every bite!
Flavorful tuna & garden crunch
Chunks of tuna meet chopped colorful peppers; graviera & feta cheeses add creamy contrast; parsley & dill give herbal brightness—every mouthful lively.
Savory pasta texture harmony
Orzo pasta offers bite, peppers add crispness; mayonnaise & lemon juice tie it all together; seasoning of salt & pepper keeps the flavors balanced, light & refreshing.
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