Mediterranean Rice Salad

Made with Kalamata olives, a type of Greek olive with a rich fruity flavor

Customer Rating: 4

1 Ratings 1 Comments

Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

11/2	cups	Uncle Ben's Converted Brand Rice

2	teaspoons	dried basil

1/2	cup	red wine vinaigrette, divided

1	can	(6 oz.) solid white tuna in water, drained and flaked

1	cup	chopped green bell pepper

1	cup	chopped tomato

1/2	cup	diced red onion

1/2	cup	(about 18 to 20) Kalamata or pitted black olives

Nutrition Facts

Yield: 6 servings

Approximate Nutrient Content per serving:

Calories:	250
Calories From Fat:	18
Total Fat:	2g.
Cholesterol:	0mg
Sodium:	402mg
Total Carbohydrates:	44g
Protein:	13g

Please Note: Nutritional values listed may vary from final results depending on actual measurements, products and brands used to prepare the recipe.

Directions:

1. Prepare rice according to package directions. Stir basil and about 1/3 cup of vinaigrette into cooked rice.

2. Meanwhile, combine tuna, bell pepper, tomato and red onion in large salad bowl.

3. Add rice mixture to tuna and vegetables in salad bowl. Stir in remaining vinaigrette and olives.

Recipe compliments of Uncle Ben's

Customer Comments

Kathy M Macon, Mo

“I served this at a women's luncheon and there was none left to take home. It was a hit.”

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