Name: Rice Salad with Tuna
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 Servings
Cuisine: Other
Ingredients: 0.5 cup basmati rice; 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes; 2 spring onions; 1 bell pepper; 5 ounces tuna in olive oil; 0.333 cup corn; 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar; salt and pepper

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Rice Salad with Tuna

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Rinse the rice in a sieve under running water. Place it in a pot with 1 cup (250 ml) of water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to the lowest setting and let the rice simmer, with the lid partially covered, for about 10 minutes or until the water has been absorbed. Then remove from the heat and let it sit, covered, for another 1–2 minutes to finish steaming.

Wash the bell pepper, tomatoes, and spring onions. Cut the bell pepper into small cubes, quarter or halve the tomatoes, and slice the spring onions into thin rings.

Drain the corn and tuna, then combine them with the vegetables and rice in a large bowl. Mix well and season with balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper to taste.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Cool Rice Properly Before Mixing 🍚
Spread cooked basmati rice on a baking sheet and refrigerate for 10-15 minutes until completely cooled; warm rice will wilt the vegetables and cause the vinaigrette to separate.
Drain Tuna Oil Strategically 🐟
Reserve 1-2 tablespoons of the tuna's olive oil to mix with the white balsamic vinegar for a richer dressing, rather than discarding it entirely.
Cut Cherry Tomatoes in Half 🍅
Halving cherry tomatoes instead of leaving them whole prevents them from rolling around and releases their juices to flavor the entire salad more evenly.
Toast the Rice Lightly 🔆
Toast dry basmati rice in a dry pan for 2-3 minutes before cooking to enhance its nutty flavor and achieve superior grain separation in the finished salad.
Dress the Salad Just Before Serving ⏱️
Add the white balsamic vinaigrette within 30 minutes of serving to keep the rice fluffy; the salad can be stored undressed in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.