Rice Salad with Cherry Tomatoes, Tuna, and Feta

Rice Salad with Cherry Tomatoes, Tuna, and Feta, fresh and tasty, is ideal as a main course or a standalone dish. Easy and quick, it’s perfect to serve at a buffet, or to take to the office or on a picnic.

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Rice Salad with Cherry Tomatoes, Tuna, and Feta
  • Difficulty: Very Easy
  • Cost: Economical
  • Preparation time: 10 Minutes
  • Portions: 2
  • Cooking methods: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

For 2 people

  • 5.3 oz rice for salads
  • 3.5 oz canned tuna in oil
  • 15 cherry tomatoes (yellow and red)
  • 15 olives (I use Taggiasca)
  • 3.5 oz feta cheese (or Asiago or small mozzarella balls)
  • as needed extra virgin olive oil
  • salt
  • dried oregano

Tools

To make the Rice Salad with cherry tomatoes, tuna, and feta, you will need:

  • 1 Pot

Steps

  • First, cook the rice: put the rice in a saucepan, cover with cold water and bring to a boil, then count 10 minutes from the time it starts boiling and turn off the heat. In any case, follow the instructions on the package as cooking times may vary.

  • Once cooked, drain in a colander and cool quickly with running cold water, just for a moment, then set aside. Or, drain quickly in a colander and spread onto a clean kitchen towel, separate the grains, and let dry.

  • Meanwhile, wash the cherry tomatoes, pat them dry with a towel, cut them into quarters, and place them in a dish along with the olives (if you want, cut them into rings), season with extra virgin olive oil and oregano, and adjust salt.

  • At this point, cut the Feta (or Asiago) into cubes, place the rice on a serving dish, add the cherry tomatoes and olives, gently mix to incorporate the flavors, then add the cheese. Let cool in the refrigerator and serve.

  • Here is the Rice Salad with Cherry Tomatoes, Tuna, and Feta ready. Enjoy your meal!

    Rice Salad with Cherry Tomatoes, Tuna, and Feta
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    Rice Salad with Cherry Tomatoes, Tuna, and Feta
  • Rice Salad with Cherry Tomatoes, Tuna, and Feta

Storage

You can store the Rice Salad for about 2-3 days in the refrigerator, in an airtight container or covered with plastic wrap.

You can store the Rice Salad for about 2-3 days in the refrigerator, in an airtight container or covered with plastic wrap.

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