Mediterranean Tuna and Rice Salad

It may still be spring, but the freshness of summer is found in this delicious and nutritious salad. With fresh herbs, tuna, olives, and a light dressing, this salad is easy to make and great to enjoy any day for lunch or dinner!

Mediterranean Rice Salad with Tuna

Ingredients

Serves 2

• 1.5 cups cooked basmati rice, cold

• 1 tomato, diced

• 1 cucumber, peeled and diced

• 1 green onion, chopped (or swap with diced red onion)

• 1/4 cup kalamata/black olives, pitted and sliced

• 1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled

• 1 can tuna, drained and flaked

• 2 tbsp olive oil, or to taste

• 1 tsp balsamic vinegar (or swap with 1 tbsp lemon juice)

• 1 tsp dried oregano

• 1/2 tsp dry or fresh basil

• salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. In a large bowl, place all prepared vegetables.

2. Add the leftover chilled rice to the bowl and toss.

3. Combine the flaked tuna and mix well.

4. Whisk the oil, vinegar/lemon juice, and herbs in a separate bowl. Pour the dressing over the rice and vegetable mixture and toss.

5. Top with olives and feta cheese and serve in a deep bowl or plate.

6. Enjoy!

Note: If you don't have any leftover rice, make some according to package instructions and let cool (until no longer steaming) before adding it to the salad mixture. Also, feel free to add other ingredients, such as drained canned chickpeas and sweet green or red peppers!

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