Tuna Spinach Orzo Salad Recipe

Name: Tuna Spinach Orzo Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 lb orzo pasta; 1/4 cup pasta water; 10 ounces solid white tuna packed in water; 3 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped; 8 ounces crumbled feta; 2 lemons, juice of; 1 lemon, zest of; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided; 1/4 cup white wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1/2 lb orzo pasta
1/4 cup pasta water
10 ounces solid white tuna packed in water
3 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
8 ounces crumbled feta
2 lemons, juice of
1 lemon, zest of
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
salt and pepper

1
Cook orzo according to directions, reserving 1/4 cup pasta water.
2
Add drained orzo to a large bowl and mix in white wine vinegar, 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice and zest, garlic.
3
Gently fold in spinach and tuna - breaking up any larger pieces but not destroying it.
4
Add reserved pasta water and remaining extra virgin olive oil to desired consistency. I usually use all of the pasta water and about 1/8 cup oil.
5
Add dill and salt and pepper to taste.
6
Fold in feta using as much or little as you like. We love the saltiness this gives the dish so I use the full 8 ounces, sometimes more.
7
Enjoy for lunch or dinner. This is also great to take to work for lunch as it doesn't necessarily have to be refrigerated.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 lb orzo pasta, 1/4 cup pasta water, 10 ounces solid white tuna packed in water, 3 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped, and more.

Yes, Tuna Spinach Orzo Salad falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Tuna Spinach Orzo Salad

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