Fresh Tuna Rice Salad with Crisp Vegetables

Name: Fresh Tuna Rice Salad with Crisp Vegetables
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: 150 g cooked white rice; 100 g canned tuna in water drained; 50 g red bell pepper diced; 50 g cucumber peeled and diced; 20 g red onion finely chopped; 5 g fresh parsley chopped; 15 ml extra virgin olive oil; 10 ml fresh lemon juice; 1 pinch salt; 1 pinch black pepper ground

A fresh, easy tuna rice salad with crisp vegetables and lemon dressing, perfect for a healthy quick meal.

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Discover a fresh and easy tuna rice salad recipe perfect for a healthy and quick meal. Loaded with crisp vegetables and zesty lemon dressing.

Recipe Details

Prep time

15m

Cook time

20m

Rest time

Total time

35m

Ingredients

Servings:

150 g cooked white rice
100 g canned tuna in water drained
50 g red bell pepper diced
50 g cucumber peeled and diced
20 g red onion finely chopped
5 g fresh parsley chopped
15 ml extra virgin olive oil
10 ml fresh lemon juice
1 pinch salt
1 pinch black pepper ground

Origins

International

Instructions

Cook white rice according to package instructions and let it cool to room temperature.
Drain canned tuna and flake it gently with a fork into small pieces.
Wash red bell pepper, remove seeds, and dice into small cubes.
Peel cucumber, remove seeds if desired, and dice into small cubes.
Peel red onion and finely chop it into small pieces.
Chop fresh parsley finely and set aside.
In a large bowl, combine cooled cooked rice, flaked tuna, diced red bell pepper, diced cucumber, chopped red onion, and chopped parsley.
In a small bowl, whisk together extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, salt, and ground black pepper to make the dressing.
For the dressing over the rice and tuna mixture and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lemon juice if needed.
Serve the tuna rice salad chilled or at room temperature for best flavor.

Tips

Use freshly cooked rice cooled completely for best texture.
Add chopped fresh herbs like dill or basil for extra flavor.
Serve with lemon wedges for added zest.

Serving Suggestions

green salad
grilled vegetables
crusty bread

This fresh tuna rice salad is a simple, healthy dish perfect for a light lunch or dinner. Enjoy the crisp vegetables and zesty lemon dressing for a refreshing meal.