FIESTA RICE AND BEAN SALAD

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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

Ingredients

1 package (6.2 ounces) fast-cooking long grain and wild rice mix
2 cups fresh or frozen corn
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
1 small sweet orange pepper, chopped
1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1/2 cup reduced-fat Italian salad dressing
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/4 teaspoon pepper

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