Ingredients

  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 3 green onions, sliced thin (tops included)
  • 1/4 cup green bell pepper, minced fine
  • 1/4 cup red bell pepper, minced fine
  • 1 medium roma tomato, diced
  • 1/2 cup kalamata olive, finely diced
  • 1 egg, hardboiled, finely diced
  • 2 teaspoons fresh dill, finely minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely minced
  • 2 teaspoons celery seeds
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tuna in water, thoroughly drained
  • 1/3 cup freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese
  • salt
  • pepper

Method

  • Cook the pasta according to package directions, drain, rinse under cold water to quick chill, drain well and pour into large mixing bowl.
  • Stir in green onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, olives, egg, fresh herbs, mustard, and parsley; mixing well.
  • Add the lemon juice, yogurt, tuna and cheese, mix well; add salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with a sliced bell pepper slice, sliced tomato or additional cheese if desired.
  • Serve immediately, if preparing to serve later, reserve 1/2 cup of the yogurt to add just before serving as the pasta will absorb the moisture when refrigerated.