Description
A delightful and nutritious salad combining tuna, lentils, orzo, and zesty lemon, perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 can tuna, drained
- 1 cup cooked lentils
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the orzo pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Combine the cooked orzo, drained tuna, cooked lentils, lemon juice, olive oil, red onion, and parsley in a large bowl.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, and toss everything together until well mixed.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for meal prep.
Notes
Garnish with lemon slices or extra parsley for added freshness. Can be made ahead for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 30mg