LAYERED RICE SALAD WITH RED AND GREEN SALSAS

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Categories     Salad     Bean     Rice     Side     Picnic     Basil     Bell Pepper     Chill     Sour Cream     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious

Yield Serves 12

Number Of Ingredients 24

Rice
5 1/2 cups water
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 cups long-grain white rice
Green salsa
9 tomatillos,* husked, coarsely chopped
1 1/2 cups chopped green bell peppers
3/4 cup chopped green onions (dark green parts only)
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons olive oil
Beans
2 15-ounce cans black beans, drained, rinsed
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon onion salt
Red salsa
1 cup purchased medium-hot red salsa
2 cups chopped red bell peppers
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil
*A green tomato-like vegetable with a paper-thin husk. Available at Latin American markets and some supermarkets.

Steps:

  • For rice:
  • Combine water, olive oil and salt in large saucepan. Bring to boil. Add rice. Return to boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover saucepan and cook until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, about 20 minutes. Fluff rice with fork. Transfer to baking sheet and cool completely. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • For green salsa:
  • Combine all ingredients in large bowl. Toss to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • For beans:
  • Mix beans, coriander and onion salt in medium bowl.
  • For red salsa:
  • Mix purchased salsa, bell peppers, onion, parsley and oil in another large bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Spoon 2 cups rice into 4-quart clear glass bowl. Spoon green salsa evenly over rice. Spoon another 2 cups rice evenly over salsa. Spread sour cream over rice. Spoon all but 1/4 cup beans over sour cream. Spread remaining rice over beans. Spread red salsa over rice. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup beans over salad. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour or up to 8 hours. Sprinkle with basil.

Munkhzaya Khishignyam
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This recipe looks delicious. I'm going to try it this weekend.


Ali Haddad
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I can't wait to try this recipe!


X erfan Mehedi
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This is a great recipe for a summer picnic or barbecue.


Holly Worthley
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This salad is the perfect make-ahead dish. It's even better the next day.


Joseph Torrance
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I love the pop of color that the red and green salsas add to this salad.


mohamed Safran
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Cedric Simmons
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I'm not a huge fan of rice salad, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and refreshing.


Shazain Shani
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This salad is so versatile. I've made it with different types of rice, beans, and vegetables and it's always delicious.


Ayyoob Benjamin
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I made this salad for my family and they loved it! It's a great way to use up leftover rice.


Mekonnen Wendmu
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This recipe is a winner! It's the perfect combination of sweet, savory, and tangy.


Leon Ponnen
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I love this salad! It's so flavorful and easy to make.


Igiraneza Nairotte
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This is a great recipe for a potluck or party. It's easy to make ahead of time and it always gets rave reviews.


Greg Holsapple
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This salad is so refreshing and delicious! The combination of flavors and textures is perfect. I love that it's also healthy and easy to make.


Jon Keymore
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I'm always looking for new and exciting rice salad recipes and this one definitely fits the bill. It's unique, flavorful, and easy to make.


Ihsan Baloch
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This recipe is a keeper! I love the vibrant colors and the zesty flavor of the salsas. It's the perfect dish for a summer party.


Mir Ramzan110
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I've made this salad a few times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and the leftovers are even better the next day.


Ame Nio
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This layered rice salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. I highly recommend it!