- 1 cup (about 1/2 pound) orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
- 1/2 pound green beans, cut diagonally into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 4 anchovies, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove, minced and mashed to a paste with 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 to 1/3 cup olive oil (preferably extra-virgin)
- a 6-ounce jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- a 6- to 7-ounce can tuna, drained
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme leaves
- 1/3 cup Kalamata or other brine-cured black olives if desired, chopped
- 2 cups chopped arugula, washed and spun dry
- In a large saucepan of salted boiling water cook orzo until tender and drain in a colander. Rinse orzo well under cold water and drain well. Transfer orzo to a large bowl.
- In a small saucepan of salted boiling water cook beans until crisp-tender, about 4 to 5 minutes. Drain beans and add to orzo.
- In a blender blend together vinegar, lemon juice, anchovies, mustard, and garlic paste. With motor running add oil in a stream and blend until emulsified.
- Add dressing to orzo mixture with artichokes, tuna, bell pepper, onion, thyme, olives, and salt and pepper to taste and toss well. Salad may be prepared up to this point 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Bring salad to room temperature before proceeding.
- Add arugula and toss well