Best Mixed Bean Wild Rice Salad Recipes

MIXED BEAN & WILD RICE SALAD

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Reach into your storecupboard for pulses and sweetcorn to form the base for this simple side with hot, sweet dressing

Provided by Good Food team

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

375g rice mix, we used brown basmati & wild rice
2 x 400g cans mixed beans , drained and rinsed
340g can sweetcorn , drained
1 small red onion , finely sliced
2 red peppers , deseeded and diced
zest and juice 1 lime
2 tsp honey
1 red chilli , deseeded and finely sliced
small bunch coriander , leaves picked

Steps:

Cook rice following pack instructions. Once cooked, rinse under cold water to cool down. Once cold combine in a bowl with the beans, sweetcorn, onion and red peppers.
Mix the lime zest and juice, honey and chilli. Pour over the rice mixture and mix well, then season to taste. Stir through the coriander leaves just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367 calories, Fat 2 grams fat, Carbohydrate 74 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 11 grams sugar, Fiber 8 grams fiber, Protein 12 grams protein, Sodium 1.2 milligram of sodium

MIXED BEAN AND WILD RICE SALAD

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Mixed Bean and Wild Rice Salad - Nutty and chewy wild rice pairs well with the creamy Canellini beans, chickpeas, celery, butternut squash and a simple red wine vinaigrette.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups cooked wild rice blend, cooled
1 15 oz can Cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 15 oz can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
2 medium tomatoes, diced
1/2 red onion, diced
1/2 cup sliced celery
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
1/2 cup roasted butternut squash, cubed
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan Cheese (I used Salerno Parmesan Cheese)
Optional Toppings
Chopped Pecans
Pepitas
Dried Cranberries
Dressing
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon honey or sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine all salad ingredients together.
Whisk together all the dressing ingredients in a small bowl and pour over the salad.
Toss to coat.
Refrigerate for an hour for best flavor but this salad can be served immediately.