Curried Tuna Rice Salad
Elevate your lunchtime routine with this vibrant and flavorful Curried Tuna Rice Salad! Packed with protein-rich tuna, fluffy white rice, and a creamy, tangy dressing made with Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, curry powder, and a touch of honey for sweetness, this dish strikes the perfect balance of savory and sweet. Crunchy celery, chewy raisins, and fresh cilantro add exciting textures and bursts of flavor, while toasted slivered almonds (optional) provide a nutty finishing touch. Ready in just 15 minutes and served chilled or at room temperature, it's an easy, no-cook recipe that's perfect for meal prep, picnics, or a light dinner. Serve as-is or over a bed of greens for a complete and satisfying meal.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked white rice (cooled)
- 2 cans (5 oz each) canned tuna (drained, flaked)
- 0.333 cup mayonnaise
- 0.333 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 2 stalks celery (finely diced)
- 0.333 cup raisins
- 2 stalks green onions (sliced thinly)
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup slivered almonds (toasted, optional)
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, curry powder, lemon juice, and honey. Stir until well mixed and creamy.
Step 2
Add the cooled white rice to the bowl and gently stir to coat the rice with the curry dressing.
Step 3
Add the flaked tuna, celery, raisins, green onions, and cilantro. Fold everything together until evenly combined.
Step 4
Taste the salad and season with salt and black pepper as needed.
Step 5
Optional: For added crunch, sprinkle toasted slivered almonds on top just before serving.
Step 6
Serve the Curried Tuna Rice Salad chilled or at room temperature. It can be eaten as-is or served over a bed of salad greens.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1071.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1852.6 |
| Total Fat 77.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 8.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol 186.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4341.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 191.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 9.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 47.4g | |
| Protein 101.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 226.8IU | 0% |
| Calcium 331.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 10.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1940.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories