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August 25, 2014 By Emily 14 Comments

Tuna Vegetable Orzo Salad

Filed Under: dairy free, easy, main dish, salad, side dish, vegetable Tagged With: dinner, green peppers, healthy, onion, pasta, quick, sponsored post, tomato

Tuna Vegetable Orzo Salad makes a delicious and super easy dinner for those nights when you want to serve your family something quick and healthy.

Tuna Vegetable Orzo Salad | It Bakes Me Happy

Did you know that Bumble Bee Tuna is a great source of protein and low in fat? Now that summer vacation has come to an end and we are getting into the swing of the school year I am trying to whip our diets back into shape and that especially means serving a healthy dinner. This Tuna Vegetable Orzo Salad is a quick make ahead salad your whole family can enjoy after a busy day.

Tuna Vegetable Orzo Salad | It Bakes Me Happy

You can make it with either Bumble Bee Premium Albacore Tuna or Light Tuna, which can be found at your local grocer in both pouches or cans. I especially love the “no-can-opener-required” option the pouches provide! I always keep a few on hand in the pantry for those nights when I don’t really “feel” like making dinner. Yeah, I know we all have them and luckily this pasta salad is so simple, it hardly feels like any work at all.

Tuna Vegetable Orzo Salad | It Bakes Me Happy

Whether you make it in the morning and let it chill all day or take it along to work or school this  delicious, light, refreshing meal soon is something your whole family will love. What are some of your favorite meals to make that include tuna? I’m always on the look out for a few more ways to solve the week-night dinner dilemma. I hope you will try this Tuna Vegetable Orzo Salad soon, enjoy!

Tuna Vegetable Orzo Salad | It Bakes Me Happy

Tuna Vegetable Orzo Salad | It Bakes Me Happy
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Tuna Vegetable Orzo Salad

Prep 10 mins

Total 10 mins

Author Emily

Yield 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 5 oz. Bumble Bee Premium Albacore Tuna
  • 6 oz Orzo pasta, cooked
  • 1 Roma tomato, diced
  • 1/4 small onion, diced
  • 1/4 green pepper, diced
  • 1 3 oz can sliced black olives
  • 1/4 c olive oil
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1/4 tsp sweet basil, dried
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl combine the tuna, orzo, tomato, onion, green pepper and black olives.
  2. In a small bowl whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice and honey.
  3. Pour the olive oil mixture over the pasta salad, add the sweet basil, salt and pepper and toss gently to coat.
  4. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Courses main dish, salad

If you’re looking for more ways to enjoy tuna in your everyday diet make sure to check out this awesome collection of Bumble Bee custom recipes! #BumbleBeeB2S #CleverGirls

I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls Collective and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.

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Comments

  1. Paula says

    August 25, 2014 at 11:08 am

    Wow, what an easy meal, that packs a lot of protein!

    Reply
    • Emily says

      August 25, 2014 at 5:14 pm

      Thanks Paula!

      Reply
  2. Nichi - The Mandatory Mooch says

    August 25, 2014 at 12:18 pm

    This looks like a great new dish for my family!!

    Reply
    • Emily says

      August 25, 2014 at 5:14 pm

      I hope you all enjoy it Nichi 🙂

      Reply
  3. Carrie @Frugal Foodie Mama says

    August 25, 2014 at 12:25 pm

    I love this, & I especially love the orzo in this! 🙂 Yum! Definitely pinning for a busy weeknight.

    Reply
    • Emily says

      August 25, 2014 at 5:14 pm

      thanks Carrie, it is so easy and tasty, you’re gonna love it!

      Reply
  4. Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor says

    August 25, 2014 at 6:43 pm

    What a great way to incorporate tuna into this orzo salad! Love all of the flavors. This is perfect for lunch or dinner!

    Reply
  5. Lisa @ Cooking with Curls says

    August 25, 2014 at 7:05 pm

    What a delicious meal Emily! I can’t wait to try it. 🙂

    Reply
  6. Claire @ A Little Claireification says

    August 26, 2014 at 4:48 am

    Yum- I love tuna AND orzo and love the addition of black olives too!!

    Reply
    • Emily says

      August 26, 2014 at 9:35 pm

      You should try it soon Claire, its so easy!

      Reply
  7. Kelly says

    August 26, 2014 at 7:40 am

    Love how quick and easy this meal is! It looks fantastic and the tuna and orzo sound perfect with everything in here! A light and refreshing meal that my family would really love!

    Reply
    • Emily says

      August 26, 2014 at 9:35 pm

      Thank you Kelly!

      Reply
  8. Zainab says

    August 29, 2014 at 7:11 pm

    This is such a great salad!! Love the high protein low fat ratio 🙂 (weird?? Lol!)

    Reply
    • Emily says

      August 30, 2014 at 1:21 pm

      Thanks Zainab, you have to try it soon, it’s delicious!

      Reply

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