{"id":7206,"date":"2018-06-03T16:05:58","date_gmt":"2018-06-03T21:05:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.verynatalie.com\/?p=7206"},"modified":"2018-06-04T18:36:19","modified_gmt":"2018-06-04T23:36:19","slug":"rice-salad-with-tuna","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp.verynatalie.com\/rice-salad-with-tuna\/","title":{"rendered":"Tuna Rice Salad (Riso al Tonno)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Am I the only person who uses Sunday afternoons for weekly food prepping? Or, at least to get me through the following few days? Doubtful. I know there are more of you out there like me…the type of people that take great pride in being uber planful – especially when it comes to food prepping.<\/p>\n

I have certain Sunday evening “go-to” meals that I know will turn into Monday, Tuesday & maybe even Wednesday lunches. Most of the time, these are pasta dishes, but Riso al Tonno <\/em><\/strong>(Rice Salad with Tuna)<\/em> is another great alternative. That’s because it’s tasty, light & easy to cook in volume.<\/p>\n

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\"TunaKeep this between you & me, but I’m a sucker for microwavable rice. It’s just so much more satisfying than waiting 45 min to 1 hr for traditional stovetop rice.\u00a0I’ve always been satisfied with the quality, too.<\/p>\n

I’m hesitant to admit this, because I’m usually all about being traditional and giving ingredients the love & attention they deserve. I have little guilt about this when it comes to rice for some reason. To each their own.<\/p>\n

I recently discovered Trader Joe’s Frozen Organic Jasmine Rice<\/strong><\/em>,<\/strong> and it has made meal prepping so much easier. You can either heat it on the stove for about 10 minutes OR microwave it for about 3 minutes. Alternatively, you can use an Instant Pot<\/a> OR rice cooker with uncooked rice for the same result.<\/p>\n

The main player here is definitely the tuna, though. That’s why it’s important to use albacore tuna that’s been soaked in olive oil – not water. The olive oil not only makes the tuna tastier, but also more moist.<\/p>\n

\"Giardeniera\"What is Giardiniera<\/em> you ask? Think of it as the ultimate Italian condiment. Typically including bell peppers, cauliflower & carrots, this pickled vegetable mix is marinated in oil, vinegar, herbs & spices. You can find this at most grocery stores including Trader Joe’s & Whole Foods.<\/p>\n

You can serve Riso al Tonno<\/em><\/strong> immediately, however I think it’s best served after being chilled for 2-4 hours. This allows the flavors of the tuna, vegetables & lemon to marinate & enhance the flavor of the rice.<\/p>\n

Not only is it good for meal prepping, but also for a summer BBQ or gathering. That’s because you can make it ahead of time & serve to a large group of people.<\/p>\n

It’s a win – win!<\/p>\n

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Rice Salad with Tuna (Riso al Tonno)<\/div>\n\t\t
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Ingredients<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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  • \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tcups<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCooked White Rice<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t(jasmine or basmati)<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
  • \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t15<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\toz<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCanned Albacore Tuna<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tin olive oil<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
  • \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1 1\/2<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tcups<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFrozen Green Peas<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
  • \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t8.5<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\toz<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGiardiniera <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t(Italian pickled vegetables)<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
  • \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1\/4<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tcup<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExtra Virgin Olive Oil<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
  • \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLemon <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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  • \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGround Pepper<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t \t \t<\/div>\n\t\t\t
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      Drain & roughly chop the Giardiniera. <\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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      Combine chopped Giardiniera with cooked white rice, green peas & drained tuna.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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      Add olive oil, the juice of one lemon, salt & pepper.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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      The rice can be eaten immediately, but is best served after being chilled for 2-4 hours. <\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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      Garnish with fresh lemon wedge.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ol>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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