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Barilla Orzo Pasta Salad with Rio Mare Tuna

Name: Barilla Orzo Pasta Salad with Rio Mare Tuna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 23 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 box Barilla Orzo pasta; 240 g Rio Mare solid light tuna in olive oil, drained; 6 tbsp olive oil; 3 tbsp red wine vinegar; To taste sea salt and black pepper; 1 can cannellini beans (or white kidney beans), drained; 2 pts grape or cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/3 cup red onion, chopped thin; 3 tbsp Italian parsley, chopped

23 minutes

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Enjoy this refreshing pasta salad, a blend of premium-quality Barilla Orzo pasta with tender chunks of Rio Mare tuna, cannellini beans, juicy grape tomatoes, and crisp red onion. Dressed in a vibrant mix of olive oil and red wine vinegar, this salad is finished with a sprinkle of Italian parsley for a fresh touch—simple to make and simply delicious!

Chef Lorenzo Boni Recipes

Ingredients

8 servings

1 boxBarilla Orzo pasta

240 gRio Mare solid light tuna in olive oil, drained

6 tbspolive oil

3 tbspred wine vinegar

1 cancannellini beans (or white kidney beans), drained

2 ptsgrape or cherry tomatoes, halved

1/3 cupred onion, chopped thin

3 tbspItalian parsley, chopped

Disclaimer

Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.

Method

Step 1

Cook Barilla Orzo pasta 1 minute short of directions. Drain and toss with 2 tbsp olive oil and spread thin on a sheet pan to cool down.

Step 2

Meanwhile, whisk remaining 4 tbsp olive oil with red wine vinegar, salt and pepper. Stir in beans, tomatoes, onion, 1/2 the parsley, 1/2 the Rio Mare tuna and the cold Barilla Orzo pasta. Mix well.

Step 3

Top with remaining tuna and parsley before serving.

Orzo

Orzo is a small, rice-like pasta that adds Mediterranean flair to any dish. Its versatility shines in soups and salads, making it a go-to option for Canadian cooks looking to infuse their meals with a touch of premium, Mediterranean charm.

Shape

Mini and Soup

Cook time

9 minutes

Pack size

340 g (4 x servings)

Range

Classic Blue Box

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