MEXICAN BEAN AND RICE SALAD

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Provided by TaraV1976

Time 1h20m

Yield 10

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 (15.25 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
¼ cup chopped cilantro leaves
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 ½ 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 162.4 calories, Carbohydrate 33 g, Fat 1.1 g, Fiber 7.7 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 398.7 mg, Sugar 2.1 g