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<RecipeTitle>Mediterranean Tuna Salad</RecipeTitle>
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<IngredientText>Ingredients
Dressing</IngredientText>
<Ingredient id="723" quantity="0.25" unit="cup" comment="red" defaultState="true" weightGram="216.0" included="true" cooked="false" isAutoId="true" isAutoWeight="true" isAutoUnit="true">
<IngredientQuantity quantity="0.25" unit="cup">1/4 cup (54g)</IngredientQuantity>
<IngredientItem>red wine vinegar</IngredientItem>
<IngredientComment></IngredientComment>
</Ingredient>
<Ingredient id="1355" quantity="2.0" unit="tablespoons" comment="" defaultState="true" weightGram="15.5" included="true" cooked="false" isAutoId="true" isAutoWeight="true" isAutoUnit="true">
<IngredientQuantity quantity="2.0" unit="tablespoons">2 tablespoons (31g)</IngredientQuantity>
<IngredientItem>Dijon mustard,</IngredientItem>
<IngredientComment>(do not use regular mustard)</IngredientComment>
</Ingredient>
<Ingredient id="749" quantity="1.0" unit="teaspoon" comment="dried" defaultState="true" weightGram="1.0" included="true" cooked="false" isAutoId="true" isAutoWeight="true" isAutoUnit="true">
<IngredientQuantity quantity="1.0" unit="teaspoon">1 teaspoon</IngredientQuantity>
<IngredientItem>dried oregano</IngredientItem>
<IngredientComment></IngredientComment>
</Ingredient>
<Ingredient id="1112" quantity="1.0" unit="clove" comment="" defaultState="true" weightGram="3.0" included="true" cooked="false" isAutoId="true" isAutoWeight="true" isAutoUnit="true">
<IngredientQuantity quantity="1.0" unit="clove">1 clove</IngredientQuantity>
<IngredientItem>garlic, minced,</IngredientItem>
<IngredientComment>(1 teaspoon)</IngredientComment>
</Ingredient>
<Ingredient id="2144" quantity="0.5" unit="cup" comment="" defaultState="true" weightGram="196.0" included="true" cooked="false" isAutoId="true" isAutoWeight="true" isAutoUnit="true">
<IngredientQuantity quantity="0.5" unit="cup">1/2 cup (98g)</IngredientQuantity>
<IngredientItem>extra virgin olive oil</IngredientItem>
<IngredientComment></IngredientComment>
</Ingredient>
<IngredientText>3 tablespoons (47g) lemon juice + 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest (1 large lemon)</IngredientText>
<Ingredient id="879" quantity="1.0" unit="tablespoon" comment="" defaultState="true" weightGram="24.0" included="true" cooked="false" isAutoId="true" isAutoWeight="true" isAutoUnit="true">
<IngredientQuantity quantity="1.0" unit="tablespoon">1 tablespoon (24g)</IngredientQuantity>
<IngredientItem>honey</IngredientItem>
<IngredientComment></IngredientComment>
</Ingredient>
<IngredientText>Fine sea salt and pepper</IngredientText>
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<IngredientItem>Salad</IngredientItem>
<IngredientComment></IngredientComment>
</Ingredient>
<Ingredient id="-1" quantity="1.0" unit="cup" comment="" defaultState="true" weightGram="155.0" included="true" cooked="false" isAutoId="true" isAutoWeight="true" isAutoUnit="true">
<IngredientQuantity quantity="1.0" unit="cup">1 cup (155g)</IngredientQuantity>
<IngredientItem>orzo pasta</IngredientItem>
<IngredientComment>(measured when dry)</IngredientComment>
</Ingredient>
<Ingredient id="975" quantity="2.0" unit="cans" comment="" defaultState="true" weightGram="0.0" included="true" cooked="false" isAutoId="true" isAutoWeight="true" isAutoUnit="true">
<IngredientQuantity quantity="2.0" unit="cans">2 cans (5 oz.; 142g EACH)</IngredientQuantity>
<IngredientItem>tuna,</IngredientItem>
<IngredientComment>(preferably packed in olive oil), drained</IngredientComment>
</Ingredient>
<Ingredient id="-1" quantity="1.0" unit="cup" comment="" defaultState="true" weightGram="170.0" included="true" cooked="false" isAutoId="true" isAutoWeight="true" isAutoUnit="true">
<IngredientQuantity quantity="1.0" unit="cup">1 cup (170g)</IngredientQuantity>
<IngredientItem>diced</IngredientItem>
<IngredientComment>(jarred) roasted red bell peppers, (~3-4 peppers) Note 1</IngredientComment>
</Ingredient>
<Ingredient id="-1" quantity="0.5" unit="cup" comment="" defaultState="true" weightGram="36.0" included="true" cooked="false" isAutoId="true" isAutoWeight="true" isAutoUnit="true">
<IngredientQuantity quantity="0.5" unit="cup">1/2 cup (18g)</IngredientQuantity>
<IngredientItem>chopped flat leaf Italian parsley</IngredientItem>
<IngredientComment></IngredientComment>
</Ingredient>
<Ingredient id="1113" quantity="0.5" unit="cup" comment="" defaultState="true" weightGram="122.0" included="true" cooked="false" isAutoId="true" isAutoWeight="true" isAutoUnit="true">
<IngredientQuantity quantity="0.5" unit="cup">1/2 cup (61g)</IngredientQuantity>
<IngredientItem>diced red onion,</IngredientItem>
<IngredientComment>(~1/2 an onion) Note 2</IngredientComment>
</Ingredient>
<Ingredient id="1110" quantity="1.3333333333333333" unit="cup" comment="" defaultState="true" weightGram="135.0" included="true" cooked="false" isAutoId="true" isAutoWeight="true" isAutoUnit="true">
<IngredientQuantity quantity="1.3333333333333333" unit="cup">1-1/3 cup (180g)</IngredientQuantity>
<IngredientItem>chopped cucumber,</IngredientItem>
<IngredientComment>(~1 english cucumber or 3 Persian/salad cucumbers)</IngredientComment>
</Ingredient>
<Ingredient id="298" quantity="0.5" unit="cup" comment="" defaultState="true" weightGram="124.0" included="true" cooked="false" isAutoId="true" isAutoWeight="true" isAutoUnit="true">
<IngredientQuantity quantity="0.5" unit="cup">1/2 cup (62g)</IngredientQuantity>
<IngredientItem>crumbled feta cheese</IngredientItem>
<IngredientComment></IngredientComment>
</Ingredient>
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<RecipeText>Instructions

DRESSING: Add all the dressing ingredients to a Mason jar and season (to taste) with fine sea salt and pepper. I add 1/2 teaspoon and 1/4 teaspoon pepper (add to personal preference). Seal the jar and shake vigorously to combine. Store in the fridge while preparing the rest of the salad.
ORZO PASTA: Cook 1 cup of dry pasta according to package directions. Don&apos;t forget to salt the pasta water (I add 1 teaspoon to every 4 cups of water). Without salting the water, the whole salad will taste underseasoned. Drain pasta, rinse under cold water, let cool, and allow to dry. Transfer to a large bowl and toss with 2-3 tablespoons of the dressing.
VEGGIE PREP: Meanwhile, prep the rest of the ingredients: drain the tuna and flake it apart with a fork. Add to the drained pasta. Drain and coarsely dice the roasted bell peppers, finely chop the parsley, dice the red onion, and chop the cucumber(s). Add all the ingredients to the bowl with the pasta and tuna. Add in the feta cheese.
ENJOY: Drizzle on dressing to your desired preference. (We use most of the dressing, but usually have a few tablespoons leftover -- you can use all of it or less depending on how dressed you like your salads. Also, if the salad is sitting out for a bit, it does absorb the dressing fairly quickly and may need to add a bit more occasionally.) Gently toss the salad and enjoy immediately. This salad doesn&apos;t store well once dressed.
Notes
Note 1: Most grocery stores keep roasted red peppers near the pickles, capers, and artichoke hearts. Here&apos;s what I use.
Note 2: If you’re sensitive to the flavor of raw red onion, soak the diced onions in salted ice water for 10 minutes. Drain thoroughly before adding into the salad
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