Help-yourself Tuna Rice Salad

Help-yourself Tuna Rice Salad

School Lunch Made Easy

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 5m
Cook Time: 5m
Total Time: 10m
Servings: 8
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (18 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

328
kcal
10g
fat
2g
saturates
49g
carbs
2g
fiber
14g
protein
Help-yourself Tuna Rice Salad

Recipe Description

I’m quite a busy mom and this Help-Yourself Tuna Rice Salad recipe fits right into my schedule. Ready in under 30 minutes and delivering a huge portion size, this is my go-to trick when I have a hungry family and limited time. There is barely any cooking involved either.

Most of the preparation time is used to cook the rice, then quickly mix it in a bowl with tuna, petits pois peas, red peppers, tomatoes, spring onions, green olives and parsley and tossed in some mayonnaise and lemon juice. – With so many ingredients, one would think you’d thought long and hard about this recipe!

To make Tuna Rice Salad, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Help-yourself Tuna Rice Salad

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Separate rice

    3 min
    Step 1 - Help-yourself Tuna Rice Salad

    If the cooked rice has clumped together, break it up in a large mixing bowl.

  2. 2

    Add salad ingredients

    3 min
    Step 2 - Help-yourself Tuna Rice Salad

    Add the tuna in flakes and toss with the peas, peppers, tomatoes, spring onions, parsley and olive, if using, to mix.

  3. 3

    Add dressing

    2 min
    Step 3 - Help-yourself Tuna Rice SaladStep 3 - Help-yourself Tuna Rice Salad

    Drizzle with mayonnaise, lemon juice, olive oil and salt and pepper to taste and toss to coat, lightly.

  4. 4

    Store

    1 min
    Step 4 - Help-yourself Tuna Rice Salad

    Cover the bowl with plastic wrap.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Step 5 - Help-yourself Tuna Rice Salad

    And serve whenever you wish.

Get ready for the easiest Tuna Rice Salad recipe. Well-balanced with so much goodness and such little effort, you have just got to give this one a go! Let us know what you think of the salad for dinner and tag #cookmerecipes in your own posts online.

About the author

Ruth Harris

Ruth is an experienced businesswoman and happy mom who just hit 40. She’s a huge gym fan and has a PhD in Keto. Just kidding! But really, Ruth knows how to do Keto the healthy way and has a lot of experience in dealing with all the issues that newbies to this trendy new diet face during the adjustment period, like overcoming Keto flu. Ruth loves life and takes her health and food seriously, so she’s your go-to person if you decided to follow the Keto diet.

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (18 reviews)
Marilyn
April 11, 2025
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This Help-yourself Tuna Rice Salad was exceptional for my last-minute dinner with friends. It took me under 30 minutes and everyone loved it. The mix of flavors is perfect and I felt like a star chef without much effort. Will make again for sure.

Romain Dupont
March 25, 2025
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Ce salad de riz au thon est juste top! Rapide à faire, j’ai pu le préparer en un rien de temps pour ma femme et mes enfants. Tout le monde a adoré. Merci pour cette recette facile!

Beckyy
February 27, 2025
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OMG, this Tuna Rice Salad is sooo delish! 💖 Perfect for my crazy busy days. My friends loved it at the picnic!

Lindsay
January 18, 2025
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I’m so happy I found this Tuna Rice Salad! It’s super simple and perfect for my busy days. My kids loved helping mix everything together. We made it for a picnic and it disappeared fast! I love how fresh and yummy the ingredients are. Highly recommended!

Zoe
August 11, 2024
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Superb! This tuna salad was a lifesaver on a busy weeknight. My kids loved it and I loved how easy it was to make. Will definitely make again!

Steve
October 10, 2023
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This Tuna Rice Salad is awsome! It saved my dinner last night. Super easy to whip up and the fam loved it. Perfect for my busy days. Totally a keeper!

Xena
October 5, 2023
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Superb tasty dish!

Olivia Anderson
October 3, 2023
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This Tuna Rice Salad became a hit at our family dinner! With my busy schedule, it's quick to make. I even got my picky kids to try it, success!

Lily
October 1, 2023
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This Tuna Rice Salad is a lifesaver! I whipped it up in no time, perfect for our family lunch. My kids loved it, especially the peas and olives. yum!

Ursula
July 30, 2023
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Yummm!

Ian Thompson
April 27, 2023
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This salad saved dinner. Quick, easy, and my kids loved it.

Yasmin Parker
May 5, 2022
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This Help-Yourself Tuna Rice Salad is an absolute lifesaver! With kids running about and dinner looming, this quick meal saved my sanity. Just boil the rice and toss everything in – seriously simple! Even got the kids involved. It’s now a family fave, and I’m left wondering how I ever managed without it. Cheers!

Owen
November 16, 2021
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Super easy meal

Xena
October 18, 2020
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I made the Help-Yourself Tuna Rice Salad for a picnic last weekend, and it was a hit! Super easy to whip up in a rush, and my kids loved choosing their own toppings. I could barely keep up with them asking for seconds. Just a great recipe that saved me a lot of time.

Daisy
April 30, 2020
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Awesome!

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