French-Style Rice Salad with Tuna, Tomato & Hearts of Palm🌾

1/ Prepare the Ingredients: First, cut the cherry tomatoes in half and slice the coeur de palmier into 1cm-thick pieces. Finely chop the parsley and set it aside. 2/

Make the Dressing: In a bowl, combine the seasonings and mix well until evenly blended.

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Mix the Salad : Add the cooked rice and tuna to the bowl and mix thoroughly. Then, gently fold in the coeur de palmier and cherry tomatoes, making sure everything is well incorporated.

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Serve: Transfer the salad to a serving bowl. Sprinkle with the chopped parsley on top, and it's ready to enjoy!

⭐️Tips & Variations⭐️ ⭐ Rice in France vs. Japan
In France, we don’t have the habit of eating white rice daily like in Japan, so we start by cooking the rice from scratch. But in Japan, you can simply use leftover rice from the day before, making this salad even more convenient! ⭐ Try It with Basmati!
For a lighter, fluffier texture, try making this salad with Basmati rice, a fragrant indica variety. It's a great choice for those who prefer a smooth and airy bite. ⭐ What Is Coeur de Palmier?
In Japan, coeur de palmier seems to be known as "Palmit." If you spot it in a store, give it a try! It also works beautifully with white asparagus or bamboo shoots for a delicious variation. ⭐ A Family-Inspired Recipe – Perfect for Summer!
This salad is inspired by a dish my French mother-in-law used to make for me every summer—a Japanese twist on her original recipe using rice. The idea of adding rice to a salad and incorporating coeur de palmier, which was new to me, left a lasting impression. Now, it has become one of our favorite summer dishes!