The RICE SALAD WITH TUNA, PEAS, AND CHERRY TOMATOES is a fresh and tasty dish, perfect for summer.
The combination of colorful and nutritious ingredients makes this salad a light and nourishing option for a truly delightful meal.
The rice cooked together with peas, the flavorful tuna, and sweet cherry tomatoes create a perfect balance of flavors and textures.
Easy to prepare and ideal to bring to a picnic or as an office lunch, this rice salad will satisfy your palate and provide a balanced meal.
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Medium
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 4
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Summer
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups rice
- 1.5 cups frozen peas
- 7 oz canned tuna in oil
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- to taste extra virgin olive oil
- to taste salt
- A few leaves mint (fresh)
Tools
- Pot
- Baking Dish
- Knife
- Cutting Board
Steps
Cook the rice together with the frozen peas in a pot with salted water.
Once cooked, drain and set aside.
Meanwhile, wash the cherry tomatoes under water, cut them into 4 parts, and place them in a glass baking dish.
Drain the canned tuna and add it to the cherry tomatoes
Add the rice with peas, season with salt, extra virgin olive oil, and gently mix.
Our Rice Salad with Tuna, Peas, and Cherry Tomatoes is ready. Decorate the dish with fresh mint leaves.
If you have time, let it rest in the fridge for half an hour before serving.
Storage and Tips
Store in the fridge in an airtight container.
Consume within 2 days
You can replace frozen peas with fresh ones.
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