Tuna Rice Salad

1 L water 4 cup
salt & pepper
500 ml long grain white rice 2 cup
2 cans tuna (6 oz / 185 g), drained & flaked
50 ml lemon juice 1/4 cup
50 ml olive oil 1/4 cup
125 ml parsley, chopped 1/2 cup
125 ml fresh basil, chopped 1/2 cup
125 ml fresh cilantro, chopped 1/2 cup
2 green onions, finely chopped

In a saucepan, over high heat, combine water and 1/2 teaspoon (2 ml) salt. Bring to boil. Add rice, bring back to boil, reduce heat to low.

Cover and cook until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, until completely cool (at least an hour). Separate grains with fork.

In a large bowl; stir together lemon juice, oil, 1 teaspoon (5 ml) salt and 1/2 teaspoon (2 ml) pepper. Add rice, tuna, parsley, basil, cilantro and green onions. Mix gently. Transfer to serving bowl.

Serves 8

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