RICE VEGETABLE SALAD

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Packed with vegetables, this dish has a touch of Indian flavor. "I first had it at a party and loved the bright look and taste." It's a cinch to double, too! -Sandy Heley, Grand Junction, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/2 cup uncooked basmati rice
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
2 medium carrots, finely chopped
3/4 cup fresh or frozen corn, thawed
3/4 cup chopped tomatoes
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Cook rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the beans, carrots, corn, tomatoes, cilantro, parsley and onion., In a small bowl, whisk the lime juice, oil, cumin, salt and pepper. Stir rice into bean mixture. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 245mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 7g protein.