Sardinian Rice Salad Recipe

Name: Sardinian Rice Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups Texmati or basmati rice (14 ounces); Kosher salt; 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 8 small scallions, thinly sliced; 1/3 cup cornichons, thinly sliced; 1/3 cup pitted Calamata olives, coarsely chopped; 1/4 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley; 2 large celery ribs, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons drained capers; 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest; Two 6-ounce cans imported tuna packed in olive oil, drained and left in chunks; 2 hard-cooked eggs, thinly sliced; Freshly ground pepper

Servings: persons

2 cups Texmati or basmati rice (14 ounces)
Kosher salt
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
8 small scallions, thinly sliced
1/3 cup cornichons, thinly sliced
1/3 cup pitted Calamata olives, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
2 large celery ribs, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons drained capers
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
Two 6-ounce cans imported tuna packed in olive oil, drained and left in chunks
2 hard-cooked eggs, thinly sliced
Freshly ground pepper

1
In a large saucepan, bring 6 cups of water to a boil.
2
Add the Texmati rice and 1 teaspoon of salt and cook over moderately high heat, uncovered, until tender, about 12 minutes.
3
Drain the rice, shaking off the excess water.
4
Let the rice cool slightly.
5
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk the lemon juice with the olive oil.
6
Stir in the scallions, cornichons, olives, parsley, celery, capers and lemon zest.
7
Add the rice, tuna and eggs and toss gently.
8
Season the salad with salt and pepper, transfer to a bowl and serve warm or at room temperature.

574

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups Texmati or basmati rice (14 ounces), Kosher salt, 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice, 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Sardinian Rice Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Sardinian Rice Salad

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Variations & substitutions

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