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Warm Mediterranean Rice Salad
Makes 6 servings
Warm Mediterranean Rice Salad
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Warm Mediterranean Rice Salad


Ingredients
1-1/2 cups uncooked UNCLE BEN'S® ORIGINAL CONVERTED® Brand Rice
2 teaspoons dried basil
1/2 cup red wine vinaigrette, divided
1 can (6 ounces) 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
   
1. Prepare rice according to package directions. Stir basil and about 1/3 cup vinaigrette into 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.
 
Cook's Tip   Kalamata olives are a type of Greek olive that have been marinated in wine vinegar. They have a rich, fruity flavor.
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Nutrients per Serving
Calories 250
Calories from Fat 8 %
Total Fat 2 g
Saturated Fat <1 g
Carbohydrate 44 g
Fiber 3 g
Protein 13 g
Sodium 402 mg
Dietary exchanges
2-1/2 Starch
1 Vegetable
1 Meat
To see more great recipes in related categories, click the links below
Uncle Ben's® | Salads | Rice | Tomatoes, fresh | Fish | European
 
     
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