This is THE Italian Rice Salad. Italian (Summer) Cooking at its best. Easy, fresh, colorful... and full of flavor. Pair with a chilly glass of white wine.
Tip: buy Swiss cheese and ham at a good Deli. Ask for a 1/2 inch thick slice of each, then cut into cubes.
Ingredients (4 people):
- 2 cups cooked rice (prefer whole wheat)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 can tuna in extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup canned corn
- 1/2 cup swiss cheese cut in 1/2 inch cubes
- 1/2 cup good quality ham cut in 1/2 inch cubes
- 1/2 cup olives (optional)
Steps:
- Cook rice as directed, adding salt in the water.
- Transfer rice in a large serving bowl and let it sit for a couple of minutes.
- Add tuna, corn, cheese, ham and olives and stir.
- Place bowl in the fridge and let sit for 30 minutes before serving.
