MEXICAN BEAN AND RICE SALAD

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Provided by Motivated Mama

Categories Brown Rice

Time 20m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

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2 cups cooked brown rice
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 1/4 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 small onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and diced
1 lime, zested and juiced
1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaf
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
salt, to taste

Steps:

In a large salad bowl, combine the brown rice, kidney beans, black beans, corn, onion, green pepper, jalapeno peppers, lime zest and juice, cilantro, garlic, and cumin. Lightly toss all ingredients to mix well, and sprinkle with salt to taste.
Refrigerate salad for 1 hour, toss again, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.4, Fat 1.3, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 273.5, Carbohydrate 33.4, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 2.7, Protein 7.4