Lemony Orzo & Tuna Salad with Broccoli

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This pasta-salad and tuna-salad mashup gets a boost of color and texture from broccoli. Plenty of Kalamata olives add a briny bite. Be sure to monitor the pasta-cooking carefully, as orzo can go from al dente to mush in a minute. If in doubt, drain it a little early—it’ll soften further in the lemon dressing.

A dish of orzo pasta mixed with tuna broccoli and olives in a bowl
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Leigh Beisch

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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 2 cups whole-wheat orzo (about 13 ounces)

  • 1 large lemon, zested and juiced

  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper

  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt

  • 4 cups finely chopped broccoli (14 ounces)

  • 2 (5-ounce) cans tuna in olive oil, drained and flaked

  • 1 cup sliced pitted Kalamata olives

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano

Directions

  1. Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Add 2 cups orzo; cook, stirring occasionally, until just al dente, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water until cool.

  2. Meanwhile, whisk lemon zest, lemon juice, ¼ cup oil, ½ teaspoon pepper and ¼ teaspoon salt in a large bowl.

  3. Add the orzo, 4 cups broccoli, the flaked tuna, 1 cup olives and 1 tablespoon oregano to the dressing; stir to combine.

EatingWell.com, July 2025

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

345 Calories
14g Fat
38g Carbs
19g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Serving Size 1 cup
Calories 345
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 38g 14%
Dietary Fiber 6g 21%
Total Sugars 2g
Added Sugars 0g 0%
Protein 19g 37%
Total Fat 14g 18%
Saturated Fat 2g 11%
Cholesterol 6mg 2%
Vitamin A 27µg
Vitamin C 54mg 60%
Vitamin D 2µg
Vitamin E 2mg 17%
Folate 96µg
Vitamin K 72µg
Sodium 310mg 13%
Calcium 58mg 4%
Iron 3mg 17%
Magnesium 65mg 16%
Potassium 388mg 8%
Zinc 2mg 14%
Vitamin B12 1µg
Omega 3 0g

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.