Rice salad with tuna and ham
4 servings
40 minutes
Rice salad with tuna and ham is a true embodiment of Mediterranean flavor. Light yet filling, it combines simplicity and sophistication, blending the tenderness of rice with the vibrant notes of ham and tuna. The origins of such a salad can be traced back to Mediterranean culinary traditions where fresh and nutritious ingredients play a key role. Salty capers add zest, while lemon juice provides a refreshing tang. Cheese and zucchini enrich the texture, creating a harmonious dish perfect for a light dinner or as an appetizer on a festive table. Thanks to olive oil, the salad gains softness and pleasant flavor richness. This salad is a wonderful example of how simple ingredients combined with culinary love can create gastronomic pleasure.
1
Boil the rice.
- Rice: 300 g
2
Boil the eggs, peel them, and cut into fairly large pieces.
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
3
Cut the cheese into cubes.
- Cheese: 100 g
4
Cut the ham and tuna into small pieces.
- Dry-cured ham: 150 g
- Canned tuna: 200 g
5
Boil the zucchini whole, cool it down, and cut it into cubes.
- Zucchini: 1 piece
6
Soak the capers in cold water to remove excess salt.
- Capers: 1 tablespoon
7
Mix all the ingredients and add a little olive oil.
- Olive oil: to taste
8
Add the juice of half a lemon when serving.
- Lemon: 0.5 piece
9
Leave the large pieces of egg in plain sight.
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces