Mediterranean Orzo Salad with Tuna, Artichoke & Sun-dried Tomatoes

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28 minutes

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Recipe by Carlos Leo www.spoonabilities.com

Here’s another great recipe from Spoonabilities. A simple make-ahead summer pasta recipe with Italian flavors like artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, capers, orzo pasta, and high-quality tuna.

INGREDIENTS

Prep 28 minutes

For Orzo:
1-1/2 cups dried orzo (about 9 oz.)
1 14-oz. can artichoke hearts drained and quartered.
1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes drained and cut in julienne style
1 6.7-oz. can water-packed solid white tuna drained. I added two for extra protein.
1/4 cup capers drained
3 tbsp flat leaf parsley coarsely chopped
Sea salt
For the lemon Dijon Mustard Dressing:
3 tbsp olive oil – See if need more.
1 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp dried oregano
1 small clove garlic grated
1/2 tsp Sea salt (fine)
1/4 tsp Black Pepper (ground)
1 tbsp shallot finely chopped

DIRECTIONS

Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil. Add the orzo and cook according to the package. Drain well and transfer orzo to a large mixing bowl.
Prepare the dressing: In a mason jar add the chopped shallots, olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, oregano, grated garlic, sea salt, and black pepper. Shake well and set aside.
In the mixing bowl with the orzo, add the tuna, quartered artichoke hearts, julienned sun-dried tomatoes, capers & parsley. Pour the dressing & toss until evenly combined.
Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed. You are ready to serve.

Mediterranean Orzo Salad with Tuna, Artichoke & Sun-dried Tomatoes

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