5-Minute Tuna Rice Salad

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Prep time

5min

Leftovers turned fresh in 5 minutes! Try this quick Tuna Rice Salad — light, flavorful, and ready when you are.​

✨ Rice Hack #1: Fluff cold rice with a fork and a splash of water for that just-cooked texture.​

⚠️ Rice Hack #2: Cool rice quickly, store airtight, and only reheat what you’ll eat.​

Ingredients to serve:

This recipe was originally designed for 2 people. Amended serving sizes for 1, 4, 6, and 8 people are intended to serve as general guidance only. Cooking times may need to be adjusted to suit your amended serving size.

  • 1 cup cooked Hinode Jasmine Rice​

  • 1 can (5 oz) can tuna (drained​)

  • 2 scallions (finely chopped​)

  • 1 celery stalk (finely chopped​)

  • ¼ cup red onion (finely chopped)

  • ⅓ fresh dill (chopped​)

  • 3 tbsp mayonnaise (or sour cream)

  • 1 tsp chili sauce​

  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Jasmine

Jasmine rice is a fragrant long grain varietal that is great in southeast Asian style dishes. This grain will be slightly sticky but still fluffy. Its separating qualities and natural fragrance compliment many spices, making it a great choice for a wide variety of fried rice, stir fries and curry recipes.

Characteristics

Fluffy

Fluffy

Fragrant

Fragrant

Longer Grains

Longer Grains

Method

  • Refresh the rice: Add 2 tablespoons of water to the cold rice and reheat gently in the microwave or on the stovetop until warm and fluffy.

  • Combine ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the warmed rice, tuna, scallions, celery, red onion, and dill.​

  • Dress the salad: Stir in mayonnaise (or sour cream), chili sauce, and season with salt and black pepper to taste.​

  • Serve: Mix well and enjoy immediately as a light, satisfying meal.​

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