COLD LEMON AND TUNA RICE with ZUCCHINI, a fresh, summer, light main dish, a simple and quick idea for lunch or dinner, also perfect for a diet.
Delicious cold lemon rice, a light main dish that is quickly prepared, ideal for lunch or dinner, with simple and tasty ingredients, tuna, eggs, zucchini, and capers.
The recipe for cold lemon rice is perfect if you’re looking for a light and fresh main dish, it’s easy to prepare, the lemon makes it really pleasant, it’s a summer dish that enchants with its freshness and simplicity. Perfect for hot days, it’s ideal to enjoy during a picnic, a light lunch break, or a quick dinner. This dish combines simple and genuine ingredients, creating a harmony of flavors that satisfies the palate with lightness and taste.
Cold rice is a versatile dish that can be prepared in advance and stored in the fridge, ready to be enjoyed at any time. In fact, letting it rest for a few hours allows the flavors to blend better, making each bite even more delicious.
Excellent with lemon but also perfect with the addition of saffron, or in salad, or with salmon.
Join me in the kitchen today there’s cold lemon and tuna rice with zucchini!
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very cheap
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 4
- Cooking methods: Stove
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Spring, Summer
Ingredients
- 14 oz rice for salads
- 4 eggs
- 5.3 oz zucchini
- 1 lemon
- 6.3 oz canned tuna in water
- 0.7 oz salted capers
Steps
Cook the rice according to the package instructions and the eggs for 7-8 minutes, then let everything cool.
In a bowl, place the drained tuna, I used the one without oil, choose the one you prefer, add the lemon juice and enough oil to dress the rice to your taste.
Add the grated zucchini using a large-hole grater and mix everything, mashing the tuna with a fork.
Combine the dressing with the rice and mix, shell the eggs, cut them into pieces, and add them to the rice, then add a sprinkle of chopped parsley.
Bon appétit
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If you want, you can add feta, salmon instead of tuna, or arugula or yellow cherry tomatoes, remove the zucchini if you don’t like them and replace them with eggplant or with peppers.
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FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) COLD LEMON AND TUNA RICE
What is cold lemon and tuna rice?
Cold lemon and tuna rice is a light and refreshing summer dish, ideal for hot days. It is a preparation based on boiled rice, seasoned with lemon juice and zest, tuna, and other fresh and aromatic ingredients. It’s perfect for a quick lunch, a picnic, or a light dinner.
What are the main ingredients?
The main ingredients of this dish are rice, lemon juice and zest, tuna (preferably canned, drained from oil or water), and seasonings like fresh parsley, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Depending on taste, other ingredients like cherry tomatoes, olives, capers, or cucumbers can be added.
Can I prepare cold lemon and tuna rice in advance?
Yes, this dish is perfect to be prepared in advance. In fact, letting it rest in the refrigerator for a few hours allows the flavors to blend better. It’s a great option for packed lunches, picnics, or to have a meal ready to enjoy at any time of the day.
