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Italian style Tuna and Rice Salad

This recipe is a twist on the traditional Italian rice salad, using pancetta and antipasti of your choice, great for picnics and quick lunches.

  • 0 - 15 Minutes
  • Easy
  • Serves 2

Method

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 pouch Tilda Pure Basmati Rice or Tilda Premium USA Long Grain rice
  • 65g pancetta or smoked bacon lardons
  • 1 tin tuna in olive oil, drained
  • 1 jar antipasti of your choice, aubergine, artichokes, sundried tomatoes etc, drained, chopped, reserve the oil
  • Handful olives, sliced
  • 2 tsp green pesto
  • Few fresh basil leaves
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

How to make Italian style Tuna and Rice Salad

  1. Cook the rice according to pack instructions and set aside to cool

  2. Meanwhile, pan fry the pancetta until crispy, drain and set aside

  3. Into a large salad bowl add the tuna, antipasti and olives, mix well

  4. Add the cooled rice and pancetta, mix well

  5. Blend the reserved oil with the pesto and freshly ground pepper to taste

  6. To serve top the salad with fresh basil leaves, drizzle with the pesto dressing and enjoy.