Tuna salad with rice, tomatoes and eggs

Tuna salad with rice

Portions: 4 persons | Preparation time: 35 minutes

Tuna salad with rice, tomatoes and eggs is light and tasty. With olive oil and mustard dressing, the starter is delicious and beautifully presented. Rice and eggs are boiled beforehand and then mixed with the remaining ingredients in a bowl. Garnished with the dressing and fresh herbs, the salad is so filling that it can also be served as a full meal.

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Tuna salad with rice
Tuna salad with rice

Portions: 4 persons | Preparation: 35 minutes

Tuna salad with rice, tomatoes and eggs is light and tasty. With olive oil and mustard dressing, the starter is delicious and beautifully presented. Rice and eggs are boiled beforehand and then mixed with the remaining ingredients in a bowl. Garnished with the dressing and fresh herbs, the salad is so filling that it can also be served as a full meal.

Please review recipe:

Ø 5 out of 5 stars ( 2 votes )

Season: Spring | Region: Europe | Preparation: Cook | Menu: Appetizers, Salads | Cuisine: Italian recipes

Ingredients

  • 120-150 g rice
  • 2-3 eggs
  • 10-12 cherry tomatoes
  • ½ onion, red
  • 8-10 olives, pitted
  • 150 g canned tuna
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp white wine, or apple cider vinegar
  • salt, to taste
  • black pepper, to taste
  • herbs, to taste

Utensils

  • pan
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • bowl
  • fork

Instructions

  1. Put the rice in a saucepan and let it simmer for about 20 minutes.
  2. Boil the eggs for about 10 minutes.
  3. Remove from the heat and let them cool.
  4. Quarter the tomatoes and eggs.
  5. Peel the onions and chop into half rings.
  6. Olives cut into slices or leave whole.
  7. Drain the tuna and mash with a fork.
  8. For the dressing, mix the olive oil with the mustard and vinegar.
  9. Put the rice, tuna, tomatoes, eggs, onions and olives in a bowl .
  10. Season with salt and pepper.
  11. Pour the dressing over the salad, mix gently.
  12. Sprinkle the tuna salad with herbs before serving.