Orzo-Tuna Salad with Tomatoes |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Stuffed tomatoes provide endless options when you add meat, cheese, rice, veggies â or in this case, orzo. Ingredients:
3/4 cup uncooked whole wheat orzo pasta |
4 large tomatoes, sliced |
16 small fresh basil leaves |
1 pouch (11 ounces) light tuna in water |
1 cup cubed part-skim mozzarella cheese |
3 tablespoons minced fresh basil |
2 tablespoons olive oil |
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar |
1/8 teaspoon salt |
1/8 teaspoon pepper |
Directions:
1. Cook orzo according to package directions. Arrange sliced tomatoes on a serving plate; top with whole basil leaves.
2. Drain pasta; rinse with cold water and place in a large bowl. Add tuna, cheese and minced basil. In a small bowl, whisk oil, vinegar, salt and pepper; drizzle over pasta mixture and toss to combine. Spoon over tomatoes. Yield: 4 servings.
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