lunch
Tuna and Rice Salad
A filling, protein-rich salad with canned tuna, fluffy rice, and crunchy vegetables — a lunchbox hero that keeps well for days.
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Serves
4
Ingredients
- 1½ cups long-grain white rice✓ GST-Free
- 2 × 185g tins, drained canned tuna in springwater✓ GST-Free
- 1 diced cucumber✓ GST-Free
- 200 g, halved cherry tomatoes✓ GST-Free
- ½ finely diced red onion✓ GST-Free
- 3 tbsp olive oil✓ GST-Free
- 1 juiced lemon✓ GST-Free
- handful, chopped fresh parsley✓ GST-Free
- to taste salt and pepper✓ GST-Free
Method
- 1
Cook rice according to packet directions. Rinse under cold water and spread to cool.
- 2
Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper for the dressing.
- 3
Combine cooled rice, tuna, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and parsley in a large bowl.
- 4
Pour over dressing and toss gently. Adjust seasoning.
- 5
Serve immediately or refrigerate — it keeps well for 3 days.
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