BLACK BEAN AND RICE CONFETTI SALAD

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