FIESTA RICE AND BEAN SALAD
My entire family loves this salad-especially when I fix it with fresh-picked sweet corn. The summery ingredients and fragrant cilantro make it a good match for a barbecued main course. -Diane Lynch, Sugar Grove, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 40m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Prepare rice mix according to package directions; cool. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil. Add corn; cover and cook for 5-6 minutes or until tender. Drain corn and rinse in cold water., In a large bowl, combine the rice, corn, beans, onions, peppers, cilantro and olives. Combine the salad dressing, lime juice and pepper; drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 470mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
FIESTA RICE SALAD
You just can't lose with this winning combination of cumin, lime juice, and cilantro. Munch on this for a lovely light lunch, or pair it with your favorite Mexican dish for a super-satisfying dinner.
Provided by Shannon Smith
Categories Rice Sides
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. Put rice in a mixing bowl (rice should not be warm, let it cool completely or refrigerate to cool if necessary).
- 2. Add all other ingredients and mix thoroughly.
- 3. Refrigerate for 1 hour & serve.
FIESTA RICE SALAD
Another lunch box favorite of mine. From Beverly Mills & Alicia Ross of "Desperation Dinners."
Provided by Impera_Magna
Categories Brown Rice
Time 20m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Pour beans into colander; rinse with cool tap water; drain.
- Pour rice into medium bowl. Seed and chop peppers and celery into bite sized pieces; add to bowl.
- Mince scallions, using all the whites and enough tender green tops to make 1/2 cup; add to bowl.
- Chop cilantro leaves; add to bowl.
- Add drained black beans; set bowl aside.
- Pour the picante sauce and dressing into 2 cup glass measure. Add lime juice and cumin; stir to mix well.
- Pour dressing over rice and vegetables and stir gently until the salad is mixed well.
- Serve at once or chill til ready to serve. Leftovers can be refrigerated in air tight container for up to four days.
- NOTE: The rice needs to be cold. If you do not have precooked rice, cook according to package directions and rinse under cold tap water until rice is cool. Drain rice and place in freezer to continue cooling while you cut up the veggies.
FIESTA RICE SALAD
A recipe I pulled from All You Magazine. Looks like a nice refreshing summer salad. Putting here for safe keeping.
Provided by SloppyJoe
Categories Brown Rice
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a small bowl, stir together lime juice, oil, salsa, cumin and salt.
- In a larger bowl, stir together rice and corn, breaking up any clumpy rice.
- Pour lime juice mixture over rice mixture, stir well to combine. Add beans, bell pepper, tomatoes and scallions. Gently toss.
- Just before serving, pit and dice avocado and stir into salad. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 546.2, Fat 20, SaturatedFat 3, Sodium 376.3, Carbohydrate 77.8, Fiber 21.1, Sugar 5.2, Protein 19.3
BROWN RICE FIESTA SALAD
Steps:
- Simply mix all salad ingredients together. Then mix dressing ingredients, and pour over salad and mix, 30 minutes before serving. Enjoy.....yum!
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