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

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.

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).

2. Garnish your salad with more dill if desired.

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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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!

4.72 from 7 votes

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Prep Time 10 mins

Total Time 10 mins

Course Salad

Cuisine Italian

Servings 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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Name: Italian Rice Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
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