Tropical Fruit, Rice and Tuna Salad

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  • Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
1 cup water3/4 cup uncooked instant brown rice2/3 cup Yoplait® Fat Free plain yogurt or Yoplait® 99% Fat Free creamy vanilla yogurt 1 can (8 oz) pineapple tidbits in juice, drained, 1 teaspoon juice reserved2 kiwifruit, peeled, sliced1 medium mango, peeled, seeded and chopped (about 1 cup)1 can (5 oz) white tuna in water, drained, flaked1 tablespoon coconut, toasted*
Directions
1. In 1-quart saucepan, heat water to boiling. Stir in rice. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 10 minutes. Uncover; cool 15 minutes. Refrigerate at least 1 hour or until cold.
2. In medium bowl, mix rice, yogurt and reserved pineapple juice. Cover; refrigerate 1 to 2 hours to blend flavors.
3. Cut kiwifruit slices into fourths. Gently stir kiwifruit, pineapple, mango and tuna into rice mixture. Sprinkle with coconut. Store covered in refrigerator.
*To toast coconut, cook in ungreased heavy skillet over medium-low heat 6 to 14 minutes, stirring frequently until browning begins, then stirring constantly until golden brown.
Makes 4 servings.

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user NIKHATZ.

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 220.1
  • Total Fat: 2.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 14.8 mg
  • Sodium: 172.8 mg
  • Total Carbs: 36.1 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.4 g
  • Protein: 14.5 g

Member Reviews
  • AUNTYM210
    I have made something similar using ff ricotta cheese. Wonderful! - 1/24/09
  • ROSSYFLOSSY
    Interesting recipe. - 9/18/20
  • LIZSPRINGSTEEN
    I'd use organic Basmati rice for this and organic Greek plain yogurt. I'd also use tuna in a pouch, not a can. And fresh pineapple. - 4/3/17
  • DANDDGRANDMA
    I thought it was a little bland. It's a great start, but just needs something else to "kick it up" a bit. Would love some suggestions. - 3/7/09
  • SHALAGUN
    I'm going to the store now to get the ingredients for this one! - 1/24/09