Ensalada mediterránea de orzo con atún, alcachofa y tomates secos

La ensalada mediterránea de orzo es una estupenda receta de pasta veraniega que se puede preparar con antelación, con sabores italianos como corazones de alcachofa, tomates secos, alcaparras, pasta orzo y atún de alta calidad. Todos estos maravillosos ingredientes se mezclan con un aliño ligero y avinagrado de mostaza de Dijon.

📝 Ingredients

• 1-1/2 cups dried orzo (about 9 oz.)
• 1 14-oz. can of artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
• 1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes drained and cut in julienne style.
• 1 6.7-oz. can water-packed solid white tuna, drained. I added two for extra protein.
• 1/4 cup capers, drained
• 3 Tablespoons flat leaf parsley, coarsely chopped
• Sea salt
• 3 Tablespoons olive oil – See if need more.
• 1 Tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 small clove garlic, grated
• 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 Tablespoon shallot, finely chopped

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil. Add the orzo and cook according to the package. Drain well and transfer orzo to a large mixing bowl.
2. 2Prepare the dressing: In a mason jar add the chopped shallots, olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, oregano, grated garlic, sea salt, and black pepper. Shake well and set aside.
3. 3In the mixing bowl with the orzo, add the tuna, quartered artichoke hearts, julienned sun-dried tomatoes, capers & parsley. Pour the dressing & toss until evenly combined.
4. 4Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed. You are ready to serve.