Tuna brown rice salad

Ingredients (serves 4)

• 450g packet brown rice in
• 2 1/2 minutes
• 310g can corn kernels, drained
• 250g cherry tomatoes, quartered
• 425g can tuna in springwater, drained, flaked
• 6 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup 100% fat-free French salad dressing

 

Method

1. Microwave rice following packet directions. Transfer to a large bowl. Using a fork, stir to separate grains. Set aside for 5 minutes to cool.
2. Add corn, tomato, tuna and three-quarters of the onion to rice. Season with salt and pepper. Add dressing. Toss to combine. Serve topped with remaining onion.

 

Notes

Budget tip: Use 4 cups cooked brown rice instead of instant rice and save around $2.68 in total.
Variation: You could use balsamic dressing instead of French.