MEXICAN BROWN RICE SALAD

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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Time 30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 ears corn, husked
Olive oil, for brushing
1 cup cooked brown rice
2 (15-ounce) cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1 red bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 bunch green onions, sliced
1 small jalapeno, seeds and rib removed, diced
3 tablespoons olive oil
Juice of 1 lime
1 teaspoon cumin
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup crumbled queso fresco or feta cheese

Steps:

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
Brush corn with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Grill for 5 to 6 minutes, rotating on all sides, until the corn has some nice charred spots. Let cool and remove corn kernels from the cob.
Add corn, brown rice, beans, red bell pepper, jalapeno, and green onions to a large bowl.
In a smaller bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, cumin, garlic, cilantro, and salt and pepper. Fold dressing into the veggies and top with the crumbled cheese and toss.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336 calorie, Fat 13 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 3 milligrams, Sodium 422 milligrams, Carbohydrate 41 grams, Fiber 11 grams, Protein 16 grams, Sugar 5 grams