TUNA ORZO SALAD

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From Every Day with Rachael Ray, April/07. An easy and filling dish! Just serve it with some bread and fruit.

Provided by Manami

Categories     Tuna

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups chicken broth
1 cup orzo pasta
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
salt & freshly ground black pepper
12 ounces tuna in olive oil, drained oil reserved (2 cans)
15 1/2 ounces chickpeas, drained
1 cup grape tomatoes, cut in half
1 yellow bell peppers or 1 red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 red onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil or 1/2 cup parsley
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, bring the broth to a boil.
  • Stir in the orzo and cook until al dente.
  • Drain and cool slightly.
  • Meanwhile, in a large serving bowl, season the vinegar with salt and pepper and mix until the salt dissolves; set aside.
  • Whisk in the reserved olive oil.
  • Add the orzo to the dressing and toss to mix.
  • Add the chickpeas, tomatoes, bell pepper, onion and basil or parsley to the orzo.
  • Break up the tuna with a fork and add to the salad with the feta cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 723.5, Fat 21.6, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 71.9, Sodium 1822, Carbohydrate 64, Fiber 7.4, Sugar 2.6, Protein 65.5

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