Giardiniera Rice Salad

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4.8

12 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Additional Time

    1 hr

  • Total Time

    15 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    232 kcal

  • Course

    Salad, Appetizer, Lunch

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Giardiniera Rice Salad

Perfect for the summer, this popular Italian rice salad is great for picnics or lunch-boxes and is super quick and easy to make.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 egg room temperature
  • 4 cups rice cooked
  • 280 grams Ponti Insalata per Riso Cold Rice Salad Topping in Sunflower seeds oil, drained
  • 160 grams tuna 5 oz can of good quality tuna with the oil
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 tablespoon olive pitted and sliced (optional
  • 1 tablespoon parsley whole, torn or chopped

Instructions

Boil the egg

  1. Bring a small saucepan filled with water to a boil, then gently lower the egg into the water till fully submerged. Boil on medium heat for 10 minutes. Allow to cool before removing the shell, then set aside.

Prepare the rice salad

  1. In a large mixing bowl, add the rice, tuna, Ponti vegetables*, parsley, juice of the lemon and salt and pepper. Stir gently till all the ingredients are mixed together.
  2. Slice the egg and place over the rice salad.
  3. Serve at room temperature

Notes

  • Best made a few hours ahead.
  • Keep chilled and remove an hour before serving.
  • *use only a little of the oil

Nutrition Information

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Calories 232kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 47g (16%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 41mg (14%) Sodium 49mg (2%) Potassium 108mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 145IU (3%) Vitamin C 15.7mg (17%) Calcium 29mg (3%) Iron 0.7mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 232 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 232kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 47g 16%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 41mg 14%
Sodium 49mg 2%
Potassium 108mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 145IU 3%
Vitamin C 15.7mg 17%
Calcium 29mg 3%
Iron 0.7mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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