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    Home » Appetizer

    Italian Rice Salad

    Dec 29, 2019 by Tania Sheff · This post may contain affiliate links

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    White rice mixed with tuna, fresh tomatoes, Swiss cheese, olives, and eggs, make this Italian Rice Salad a great lunch or a light dinner! ❤ COOKTORIA.COM
    White rice mixed with tuna, fresh tomatoes, Swiss cheese, olives, and eggs, make this Italian Rice Salad a great lunch or a light dinner! ❤ COOKTORIA.COM
    White rice mixed with tuna, fresh tomatoes, Swiss cheese, olives, and eggs, make this Italian Rice Salad a great lunch or a light dinner! ❤ COOKTORIA.COM
    White rice mixed with tuna, fresh tomatoes, Swiss cheese, olives, and eggs, make this Italian Rice Salad a great lunch or a light dinner! ❤ COOKTORIA.COM

    White rice mixed with tuna, fresh tomatoes, Swiss cheese, olives, and eggs, make this Italian Rice Salad a great lunch or a light dinner!

    White rice mixed with tuna, fresh tomatoes, Swiss cheese, olives, and eggs,, make this Italian Rice Salad a great lunch or a light dinner! ❤ COOKTORIA.COM

    Among the many recipes my mom has taught me, this Italian Rice Salad is one of my favorite. The combination of all ingredients works really well, and the salad is filling, yet not too heavy. It is definitely a great lunch during those hot summer days.

    I usually have all the ingredients for this salad on hand. A can of tuna and olives from the pantry, rice, and who doesn't have some tomatoes, cheese or eggs in refrigerator? If that's you - you need to do some shopping, my friend.

    White rice mixed with tuna, fresh tomatoes, Swiss cheese, olives, and eggs, make this Italian Rice Salad a great lunch or a light dinner! ❤ COOKTORIA.COM

    I recommend using long-grain white rice in this recipe. Basmati rice is my favorite kind and I rarely use any other kind. Whichever rice you choose, make sure it is not too starchy, because you want nice, and not sticky rice.

    1. Place all of the the ingredients into a large bowl and mix well. (Note: use the oil from the tuna can as well).

    White rice mixed with tuna, fresh tomatoes, Swiss cheese, olives, and eggs make this Italian Rice Salad a great lunch or a light dinner! ❤ COOKTORIA.COMWhite rice mixed with tuna, fresh tomatoes, Swiss cheese, olives, and eggs make this Italian Rice Salad a great lunch or a light dinner! ❤ COOKTORIA.COM

    White rice mixed with tuna, fresh tomatoes, Swiss cheese, olives, and eggs, make this Italian Rice Salad a great lunch or a light dinner! ❤ COOKTORIA.COM

    2. Garnish your salad with more dill if desired.

    White rice mixed with tuna, fresh tomatoes, Swiss cheese, olives, and eggs, make this Italian Rice Salad a great lunch or a light dinner! ❤ COOKTORIA.COM

    This salad can be stored in the refrigerator for 24 hours. If you wish to store it longer, skip the tomatoes, and add them just before serving. I really hope you will enjoy this Italian Rice Salad as much as I do. I make it at least once per week during the summer.

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    White rice mixed with tuna, fresh tomatoes, Swiss cheese, olives, and eggs, make this Italian Rice Salad a great lunch or a light dinner! ❤ COOKTORIA.COM

    Italian Rice Salad

    Tania Sheff
    White rice mixed with tuna, fresh tomatoes, Swiss cheese, olives, and eggs, make this Italian Rice Salad a great lunch or a light dinner!
    4.75 from 8 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Total Time 10 mins
    Course Salad
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 638 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 cups cooked long-grain rice
    • 3 cups diced fresh tomatoes
    • 2 cups chopped black olives
    • 2 cups diced Swiss cheese (or your favorite kind)
    • 4 hard boiled eggs, chopped
    • 1 can (6.5 oz) tuna
    • 4 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
    • 2 tbsp. chopped dill
    • salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Place all of the the ingredients into a large bowl and mix well. (Note: use the oil from the tuna can as well).
    • Garnish your salad with more dill if desired.

    Notes

    Nutrition

    Calories: 638kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 26gFat: 41gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 19gCholesterol: 72mgSodium: 860mgPotassium: 440mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2350IUVitamin C: 27.2mgCalcium: 720mgIron: 3.8mg
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    White rice mixed with tuna, fresh tomatoes, Swiss cheese, olives, and eggs, make this Italian Rice Salad a great lunch or a light dinner! ❤ COOKTORIA.COM

    White rice mixed with tuna, fresh tomatoes, Swiss cheese, olives, and eggs, make this Italian Rice Salad a great lunch or a light dinner! ❤ COOKTORIA.COM

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    1. Hanifah yusuf says

      July 26, 2017 at 12:04 pm

      Nice salad

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