MEXICAN RICE & BEAN SALAD

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This low-fat spicy salad with Latin American flavours is packed with fresh vegetables for a filling lunch

Provided by Good Food team

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

175g/6oz basmati and wild rice
400g can mixed bean salad , drained and rinsed
bunch spring onions , chopped
1 red pepper , deseeded and chopped
1 avocado , chopped
juice 1 lime , plus wedges to serve
1 tbsp Cajun spice mix
small bunch coriander , chopped

Steps:

Cook the rice following pack instructions. Drain, then cool under cold running water until completely cold. Stir in beans, onions, pepper and avocado.
Mix the lime juice with the Cajun spice mix and some black pepper. Pour over the rice mix, stir in the coriander and serve with extra lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326 calories, Fat 10 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 44 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 11 grams protein