Tuna-Rice Salad Valenciana

Description

Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked rice
• 1 cup sliced celery
• ¼ cup sliced stuffed olives
• ¼ cup chopped dill pickles
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 x 6½-ounce can tuna in water, drained and flaked
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons chili sauce
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons capers for garnish (optional)
• sliced stuffed olives for garnish (optional)

Procedures

1. Combine rice, celery, olives, pickles, salt and pepper.
2. Add tuna to rice mixture; toss lightly.
3. Cool.
4. Spoon into serving dishes.
5. Blend mayonnaise, chili sauce and lemon juice; pour over individual salads.
6. Garnish with capers and sliced , if desired.