Mediterranean rice salad

Ingredients for 2 servings:

• 1 medium-sized bell pepper(s)
• 250 g cherry tomatoes
• 1 handful of grapes, red
• 200 g tuna, from the can
• 150 g Gouda, sliced
• 3 bags of rice, 125 g each
• salt and pepper
• some basil
• 5 tbsp olive oil
• 4 tbsp balsamic vinegar, dark

Instructions

Working time approx. 30 minutes; Cooking/baking time approx. 15 minutes; Total time approx. 45 minutes

First, boil water for the rice. Meanwhile, slice, deseed, and wash the bell peppers, then cut into small cubes. Quarter the tomatoes and grapes. Place the prepared ingredients in a large bowl. Next, add the tuna. Cut the cheese into finger-thick strips, then into cubes and set aside. Next, make the dressing: Mix 5-6 tablespoons of olive oil with 4-5 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar and season with salt, pepper, and basil. Season to taste. When the rice is ready, rinse it briefly and add it to the bowl. Add the cheese and stir. Finally, pour the dressing over the salad, toss well, and season to taste. Tip: Squeeze in the juice of half a lemon.