Best Confetti Bean And Rice Salad Recipes

Black Bean and Rice Confetti Salad image

Provided by ButterflyVioletta

Time 35m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth
1/2 cup water
1 (1 lb) package long-grain rice (2 cups uncooked)
3 bay leaves
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained, rinsed
2 red bell peppers, diced
1 medium red onion, diced
1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
1/2 cup olive oil
6 tablespoons lime juice
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

Bring chicken broth and water to boil in heavy large saucepan.
Add rice and bay leaves.
Bring to boil.
Reduce heat to low, cover and cook until liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
Transfer rice to large bowl and fluff with fork. (If you have time, chill cooked rice overnight).
Mix in black beans, peppers, red onion, chopped cilantro, oil, lime juice, vinegar, cumin and chili powder.
Season salad to taste with salt and pepper.
Cover and refrigerate. Serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337, Fat 10.3, SaturatedFat 1.6, Sodium 432.4, Carbohydrate 50.5, Fiber 7.4, Sugar 1.7, Protein 10.9

Confetti Bean and Rice Salad image

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