French Tuna And Rice Salad

• FOR THE SALAD
• 1 1/4 cups long-grain white rice
• 3 hard-boiled eggs, coarsely chopped
• 3 medium tomatoes, coarsely chopped
• 2 tablespoons capers
• 4 ounces kalamata olives or 4 ounces nicoise olives, halved and pitted
• 1 (6 ounce) can tuna in water, drained
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• FOR THE VINAIGRETTE
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 2 1/2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon tarragon
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 5 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons milk

1. Combine ingredients for the vinaigrette and whisk or shake well.
2. Cook the rice according to package directions.
3. Drain well and while still hot mix with some of the vinaigrette.
4. Season with salt and pepper and let cool.
5. When the rice is cool, add the remaining ingredients and vinaigrette.
6. season with salt and pepper to taste.

salad, longgrain white rice, eggs, tomatoes, capers, olives, tuna, salt, vinaigrette, kosher salt, fresh ground pepper, sugar, mustard, dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic, white wine vinegar, tarragon, extra virgin olive oil, vegetable oil, milk

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/french-tuna-and-rice-salad-208344 (may not work)