Rice Salad Nicoise

This Mediterranean-inspired recipe combines tuna, bell peppers, peas, and a vinaigrette dressing for a rice salad with a Nicoise spin.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 158 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 1 tomato, diced
• 1 cup uncooked white rice
• ½ cup vinaigrette salad dressing
• ⅓ cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
• 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
• 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained
• 1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
• 1 (6 ounce) can solid white albacore tuna, drained
• 1 orange bell pepper, seeded and diced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes. Spread on a large plate and let cool, about 30 minutes.

Step 2

Combine cooled rice, chickpeas, tuna, peas, orange bell pepper, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, tomato, parsley, and garlic in a large bowl. Pour in vinaigrette dressing; toss well to mix. Cover and chill until serving.