This simple and delicious recipe combines fresh ingredients to create a light and satisfying dish. The blend of crunchy onion, juicy tomato, aromatic roasted peppers, and flavorful tuna, paired with soft rice and a touch of mayonnaise, creates a perfect harmony of flavors. Topped with green olives and fresh coriander, this salad is ideal for a quick meal or as a side dish to complement your main courses. Easy to prepare, it will delight the whole family with its freshness and balanced tastes.
Ingredients
Beetroot: 1 (boiled and diced or grated for decoration)
– 1 Onion: (finely chopped)
– 1 Tomato: (chopped or sliced)
– Roasted Peppers: 2-3 (cut into strips)
– Rice: 1 cup (cooked and cooled)
– Mayonnaise: 3-4 tablespoons
– Tuna: 1 can (drained)
– Green Olives: Handful (whole or sliced)
– Coriander: 2-3 tablespoons (finely chopped)
– Pepper: To taste
– Salt and Vinegar: To taste
Instructions
1. Cook the Rice: Boil the rice in salted water until tender. Drain and let it cool completely.
2. Prepare the Ingredients:
– The onion, tomato, and roasted peppers.
– Grate or dice the beetroot for decoration.
– Slice the green olives if desired.
3. Mix the Salad:
– In a large bowl, combine the cooked rice, tuna, onion, tomato, roasted peppers, and half of the coriander.
– Add the mayonnaise and gently mix until everything is evenly coated.
4. Season:
– Add salt, pepper, and a splash of vinegar to taste. Mix well.
5. Decorate:
– Transfer the salad to a serving dish.
– Decorate the top with beetroot, green olives, and the remaining cilantro
6. Serve:
– Serve chilled as a standalone dish or as a side.
