Mediterranean Rice Salad

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

Customer Rating: Recipe Rated Four Stars

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

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

Nutrition Facts

Yield: 6 servings

Approximate Nutrient Content per serving:

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

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

Customer Comments

Recipe Rated Four Stars

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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