French-style Rice and Tuna Salad
Mar 22, 2026 11:07 AM
This French-style rice and tuna salad offers delightful Mediterranean flavors and is a beloved childhood favorite of mine, as well as a staple in French home cooking.
This vibrant mix includes rice, tender tuna chunks, juicy tomatoes, briny olives, crisp bell peppers and fresh herbs. It’s a refreshing yet filling salad, perfect for serving at a luncheon, as a side dish for a barbecue, or packed for a picnic or potluck.
Behold this warm-weather classic: French-style rice and tuna salad! This is a staple recipe that every French home cook has in their repertoire, each with their own little twist. This dish was also a childhood favorite of mine. My mother made it at least once every couple weeks, and now I’ve adopted the same routine as an adult.
It’s a great option for using summer produce like tomatoes and bell peppers, while still enjoying a wholesome and filling meal. This salad is refreshing, satisfying, and can be made ahead of time, making it perfect for hosting guests or bringing to a potluck.
I especially love serving it with egg quarters on top, which adds a charming vintage touch… Don’t you agree?
Ingredients:
- 1 cup (200g) uncooked long grain rice [or 3 cups cooked]
- 1 bell pepper (red, green or yellow), seeded and diced
- 2 medium-sized tomatoes, cut in wedges.
- 5 oz (150g) canned tuna (packed in water or oil)
- 1 1/3 cups (200g) sweet corn (canned and drained, or grilled)
- 1 small red onion, peeled and diced
- About 15 black olives
- 4 tbsp fresh herbs, i.e. Parsley, chive.
- 3 tbsp (45ml) extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp (15ml) wine vinegar (red or white wine)
- ½ tbsp Dijon Mustard
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and quartered
Prep Time:
20 minutes
Cook Time:
10 minutes
Total Time:
30 minutes
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