Italian Tuna and Brown Rice Salad (Riso e Tonno)
This Italian tuna and brown rice salad (Riso e Tonno) makes for a delightful and effortless lunch option, utilizing staple ingredients often found in your pantry. With the perfect combination of tuna, wholesome brown rice, tangy capers, and a generous handful of quality chopped olives, this dish comes together beautifully. Add in some frozen mixed vegetables and a splash of fresh lemon juice for a zesty finish that brightens every bite.
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Ingredients
- 2 cans
- 2 tbsp drained capers
- 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
- juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 8 oz frozen classic mixed vegetables
- 1/4 cup good quality sliced black olives
- 1 cup cooked and cooled brown rice
Instructions
- 1
Carefully drain the tuna, making sure to keep the oil separate, and set the oil aside for later use.
- 2
In a spacious mixing bowl, combine the brown rice, the drained tuna, chopped vegetables, black olives, capers, and diced bell pepper.
- 3
Add 1 tablespoon of the caper brine to the bowl, along with the juice from half a lemon and half a tablespoon of the reserved oil, then mix everything thoroughly.