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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
1/4 to 1/2 cup finely chopped colored bell peppers (or other vegetables)
1/4 to 1/2 cup tuna
4 tablespoons vegetable oil (or use the oil from the tuna, if desired)
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons lemon juice or vinegar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Preparation:

Cook the rice according to the directions. (As a general rule, one cup of rice can be gently simmered, covered, in 2 1/4 cups water for about 25 minutes, until the water is absorbed.) Allow the rice to cool thoroughly before mixing the salad.
Place the cooled rice in a large bowl with the tuna and vegetables. In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise with the oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper and add it to the rice. Gently stir to mix everything well. Refrigerate the salad for about two hours before serving.