3 Grains Salad With Tuna

The fresh dressing compliments the tuna well and the use of rice with 3 grains allows a deeper concentration of flavours in this simple and healthy salad.

Recipe

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Ingredients
Equipment

To Serve

3 Grain rice

320 grams
Water

1 litres
Tuna in Oil

100 grams
Italian mixed peppers in oil

1 small jar
Tomatoes, skinned, desseded & chopped

3
Stoned black and green olives

60 grams
Spring onions, chopped

30 grams
Extra virgin olive oil

100 ml
Lemon juice

1 tbsp
Balsamic vinegar

1 tbsp
Salt & Pepper (to taste)

1
Fresh basil leaves (to garnish)

1

Large saucepan
Large serving bowl

Method

1

Cook the rice for 20-22 minutes in boiling, salted water. Once cooked, drain and run under cold water.

2

In a large serving bowl, mix in the tuna, tomatoes, peppers and spring onions. Combine the lemon juice, balsamic vinegar and oil in a bowl, and stir thoroughly. Combine with the 3 Grains mixture and stir well. Garnish with torn basil leaves and serve chilled.

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