RICE SALAD WITH CILANTRO VINAIGRETTE

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Rice Salad with Cilantro Vinaigrette image

I grow all my own herbs, including fresh cilantro. In fact, I first tried this recipe because it had cilantro in it. It's a delicious and colorful salad.-Michele Montgomery, Lethbridge, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups cooked long grain rice
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup diced sweet red pepper
1/2 cup diced sweet yellow pepper
4-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons cider or white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine rice, beans, peppers and cilantro. Combine the remaining ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake well. Pour over rice mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts :

Echo5Delta
[email protected]

This salad was a disaster! The rice was overcooked and the vinaigrette was too sour.


Kayla Baboolal
[email protected]

I found the salad to be a bit bland. I added some extra salt and pepper and it was much better.


mlihles lihle61
[email protected]

I'm not a fan of cilantro, so I used parsley instead. It was still delicious!


Asfi Khan
[email protected]

This salad is a great make-ahead meal. I often make it the night before and it's even better the next day.


Barbar Ali
[email protected]

I love the versatility of this salad. I've added different vegetables and herbs, depending on what I have on hand.


Leshlo Pedro
[email protected]

This rice salad is a great way to use up leftover rice. It's also a healthy and affordable meal.


Esmerelda Naidoo
[email protected]

I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Casandra Kc
[email protected]

This is my new favorite summer salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


benito servin
[email protected]

I'm not usually a fan of rice salad, but this recipe changed my mind. The cilantro vinaigrette is amazing and the rice is cooked perfectly.


Alisha Nail
[email protected]

I made this salad for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the cilantro vinaigrette.


Rodrigo Gonzalez
[email protected]

This rice salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish, perfect for a summer picnic or potluck. The cilantro vinaigrette is light and tangy, and the combination of rice, vegetables, and herbs is delicious.