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Tuna Rice Salad

Dinner Lunch

Perfect for using leftover rice, this filling salad is a meal in one.

35 mins
7 ingredients
$2 / person
Tuna Rice Salad

Credit: Taste.com.au

Gear

Ingredients

Serves = 4

  • 1 cup microwave brown rice
  • 1 cup doongara clever rice
  • ½ cup frozen peas
  • 2 tomatoes, diced into 1 pieces
  • 2x 185g cans tuna in springwater
  • 2 lemons, juice to make ¼ cup lemon juice, remainder cut into wedges
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

It’s this easy

  • Cook brown rice following directions on the packet, once cooked spread on a tray to cool.
  • Place clever rice in a saucepan with 1 ½ cups water, bring to a boil, stir with a fork, cover, reduce heat to low and cook for 12 minutes. Remove lid, add peas and cover, leave for 5 minutes. Rinse in cold water then set aside.
  • Whisk olive oil and lemon juice together with a fork.
  • Combine rice, peas, tomato, tuna and dressing and mix gently to combine.
  • Place in a bowl and serve with extra lemon wedges.

Tweaks

  • Sprinkle with thinly sliced shallots.

Allergies

Contains: Seafood, FODMAPs.

Why is this good?

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Tomatoes are a rich source of the carotenoid Lycopene. Research has shown that diets rich in lycopene is associated with reduced risk of certain cancers, particularly prostate cancer, pancreatic cancer and cancers of the digestive tract.

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Healthier Skin

Tomatoes are considered beneficial to Healthier Skin and the high lycopene and beta-carotene content may protect against sunburn.

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Brown rice is a whole grain which helps lower blood sugar levels and decrease risk of type 2 diabetes.

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Healthy Gut

Brown rice is a good source of fibre which is essential for a healthy bowel function.

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Feel Fuller for Longer

Compared to white rice, brown rice has a lower GI which helps to prolong digestion due to their slow break down and may help with satiety (feeling full).

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Peas are high in fibre and can help reduce the risk of Heart disease, Type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure.

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Healthy Gut

As a good source of fibre, green peas promotes a regular bowel habit and keep gut bacteria healthy.

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