Description
A fresh and vibrant salad combining protein-packed tuna, lentils, and orzo with a zesty lemon dressing, perfect for lunch or a side dish.
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.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked orzo, drained tuna, cooked lentils, lemon juice, olive oil, red onion, and parsley.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, and toss everything together until well mixed.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for meal prep.
Notes
For a bit of crunch, consider adding some chopped bell peppers or cucumbers. Mix in feta cheese or olives for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg