Barquitas de Pepino con Ensalada de Arroz | Receta de Cocina en Familia

cooked rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: brown rice

Quinoa is high in protein and fiber, while brown rice is often less expensive.

black olives

🥗Healthier: kalamata olives

💰Cheaper: green olives

Kalamata olives are richer in flavor, while green olives are typically cheaper.

Peel the cucumbers.

Slice the cucumbers in half and scoop out the pulp with a spoon to create boats.

Chop the green olives.

Cook the rice with water and salt, then drain and let it dry.

In a bowl, combine the cooked rice, sweet corn, tuna, green olives, ham, a little salt, black pepper to taste, and the oil from the tuna.

Mix all the ingredients together.

Add a few drops of lemon juice or vinegar to the mixture.

Sprinkle a little salt on the cucumber boats.

Fill each cucumber boat with the rice salad mixture using a spoon.

Place the filled cucumber boats on a bed of arugula or lettuce.

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