Hinode Recipe

5-Minute Tuna Rice Salad

Leftovers turned fresh in 5 minutes! Try this quick Tuna Rice Salad — light, flavorful, and ready when you are.

✨ Rice Hack #1: Fluff cold rice with a fork and a splash of water for that just-cooked texture.

⚠️ Rice Hack #2: Cool rice quickly, store airtight, and only reheat what you’ll eat.

5 min prep
5-Minute Tuna Rice Salad

Method

1 Refresh the rice: Add 2 tablespoons of water to the cold rice and reheat gently in the microwave or on the stovetop until warm and fluffy.
2 Combine ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the warmed rice, tuna, scallions, celery, red onion, and dill.​
3 Dress the salad: Stir in mayonnaise (or sour cream), chili sauce, and season with salt and black pepper to taste.​
4 Serve: Mix well and enjoy immediately as a light, satisfying meal.​

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