Best Black Bean And Rice Confetti Salad Recipes

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CONFETTI RICE SALAD



Confetti Rice Salad image

A versatile salad using vegetables, beans, corn, peppers, and brown rice. You can dress it up or down depending on what's in your vegetable bin. A real hit at parties and so different from salads made from pasta, potatoes or slaw. I cook a double recipe of brown rice for a weeknight dinner using turmeric for color and save the rest for a weekend salad..

Provided by ChandraSoleil

Categories     Brown Rice

Time 30m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 cups cooked brown rice
1 (15 ounce) can corn
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas
1 jalapeno pepper
1/2 red bell pepper
1/2 red onion
1/2 cucumber
1/2 cup cilantro
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon coriander
1 teaspoon cardamom
1/2 cup feta cheese
1 lemon
1/4 cup olive oil
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Drain the corn and toss with the rice. Drain and rinse the chickpeas and add to the mixture. Mince the jalapeno, cut the red bell pepper, red onion and cucumber to a 1/2 inch dice and add to the salad. Finely chop the cilantro, zest and juice the lemon and whisk in the olive oil and spices and toss into the salad. Salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.9, Fat 10.5, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 8.3, Sodium 275.2, Carbohydrate 38, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 3.1, Protein 7.1

CONFETTI BEAN AND RICE SALAD



Confetti Bean and Rice Salad image

This salad, incorporating healthful beans, brown rice and crunchy veggies, is so pretty and tasty. I have called for pre-cooked brown rice and not taken it into account in the cooking time of this recipe.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 45m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup olive oil or 1/2 cup salad oil
3 tablespoons white vinegar
1 tablespoon prepared mustard or 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried onion, minced (or 1/2 teaspoon if using granules)
1/4 teaspoon dried garlic granules (or 1 small clove, very finely chopped)
1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained
2 cups brown rice, precooked
1 cup cherry tomatoes or 1 cup grape tomatoes
1 cup parsley or 1 cup cilantro, finely chopped
1/2 cup carrot, chopped into size of kidney beans
1/2 cup yellow bell peppers or 1/2 cup orange bell pepper, chopped into size of kidney beans
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, cut into cubes size of kidney beans
1/3 cup red onion, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Whisk all dressing ingredients together. Set aside.
  • Combine all salad ingredients and toss in vinaigrette. Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt and vinegar, if you feel it necessary.
  • Allow salad to marinate in refrigerator for 1/2 an hour before serving. Toss again before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 464.8, Fat 21.3, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 7.4, Sodium 1264.1, Carbohydrate 56.2, Fiber 9.4, Sugar 3.2, Protein 14.7

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