Thermomix Tuna Rice Salad Recipe: Fresh Spanish Favorite 2026

This Thermomix tuna rice salad is one of those practical, complete and wonderfully fresh dishes that earn a permanent spot in your weekly rotation. The real magic is that the rice, the eggs and the vegetables all cook at the same time in a single machine, so you save time, energy and a sink full of pans.

Steamed rice comes out loose and fluffy, the carrots and red pepper keep a pleasant bite, and the flaked tuna, peas and hard-boiled eggs turn it into a balanced main course rather than a mere side. Everything gets tossed with good olive oil and a touch of vinegar or lemon for a bright, clean finish.

Serve it chilled on a warm day, pack it for lunch, or bring it to a picnic or potluck. It holds beautifully in the fridge, and the basic formula welcomes whatever vegetables or add-ins you happen to have on hand.

Ingredients for Thermomix Tuna Rice Salad

These amounts make 4 generous servings as a main course.

• 100 g carrots, cut into chunks
• 100 g red bell pepper, cut into chunks
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 liter water
• 250 g long-grain or basmati rice
• 2 eggs
• 80 g canned peas
• 2 cans tuna in water, drained
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon vinegar or lemon juice

How to Make Thermomix Tuna Rice Salad Step by Step

1. Chop the Carrot and Pepper

Add 100 g carrot chunks and 100 g red bell pepper chunks to the Thermomix bowl. Chop at speed 4 for 4 seconds, then set the vegetables aside in a bowl.

2. Set Up the Rice in the Basket

Pour 1 liter water into the bowl and add 1 teaspoon salt. Place 250 g long-grain or basmati rice in the internal basket, rinse it under the tap until the water runs clear, and set the basket inside the Thermomix bowl. Put the lid on and place the Varoma container on top, without the measuring cup in the lid.

3. Steam the Eggs and Vegetables

Wrap 2 eggs in plastic film and place them in the Varoma container, then set the Varoma tray on top and spread the chopped carrot and pepper over it. Cover with the Varoma lid and cook for 20 minutes at Varoma temperature on speed 4. When the time is up, carefully remove the Varoma and the basket, then let the rice and vegetables cool slightly.

4. Mix Everything and Serve

Peel the eggs and cut them into medium pieces. In a large salad bowl, gently combine the cooled rice with the carrot and pepper, 80 g canned peas, 2 cans drained tuna in water, the eggs, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil and 1 teaspoon vinegar or lemon juice. Keep the salad in the fridge until you are ready to serve.

Tips for the Best Thermomix Tuna Rice Salad

Rinse the Rice Well

Rinsing the rice in the basket until the water runs clear removes excess surface starch, which is what keeps the grains separate instead of sticky. It takes only a moment and makes a real difference in the final texture.

Wrap the Eggs in Plastic Film

Wrapping the eggs protects the rest of the ingredients from any dirt on the shells, and if a shell cracks during cooking the egg stays contained in the film instead of leaking onto the rice. It is a small step that keeps everything clean and safe.

Make It Your Own

This salad is a flexible base, so feel free to swap in whatever vegetables you have in the fridge, change the tuna for another canned fish, or adjust the oil and vinegar to taste. Just keep the rice-to-add-ins ratio roughly the same so the salad stays balanced.

30 Go-To Recipes I Keep Coming Back to in My Own Kitchen

Like a lot of home cooks, I like having a rotation that covers cozy classics, dishes from around the world, and sweets that make everyone happy.

Some nights I want something luxuriously rich, and that's when I reach for this La Viña Molten Cheesecake recipe, this refined Original French Crème Brûlée recipe, or a truly indulgent Chocolate Mousse Cake recipe. And on days when I'm after something fruity and soothing, this timeless French Tarte Tatin recipe is my reliable pick.

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And when I'm hosting and putting together drinks alongside a full menu, I'll often serve dinner with this refreshing Original Cuban Mojito recipe, this potent Long Island Iced Tea recipe, or a pitcher of this fruity Bleeding Spanish Sangria recipe. To bring the whole table together, I like setting out this zesty French Remoulade Sauce recipe on the side, or finishing things off with this eye-catching Mediterranean Black Rice with Squid recipe.

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