SANTA FE RICE SALAD

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This warm rice and bean salad served with crunchy tortilla chips is sure to make any mealtime a fiesta! "My whole family enjoys this snappy salad," reports Marilyn Sherwood of Fremont, Nebraska. "Occasionally I add other ingredients, depending on what I have on hand, but this combination is most popular at our house."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 medium green pepper, julienned
1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
1 small onion, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons canola oil
2 cups cooked rice
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (11 ounces) Mexicorn, drained
1 jar (8 ounces) picante sauce
6 cups shredded lettuce
3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
6 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream
Tortilla chips

Steps:

  • In a nonstick skillet, saute peppers and onion in oil for 6-7 minutes or until tender. Stir in the rice, beans, corn and picante sauce until heated through. Place 1 cup of lettuce on each of six salad plates. Top with 1 cup rice mixture, 2 tablespoons cheese and 1 tablespoon sour cream. Serve with tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 800mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Hokage Naruto
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This salad is a keeper! It's easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Kore Haybla
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I'm definitely going to make this salad again. It's a great way to get my daily dose of vegetables.


Latoya Williams
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The salad was delicious and everyone at my party loved it.


Cletus Slesbusger
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This salad is a bit too spicy for my taste. I would recommend using less chili powder or cayenne pepper.


Ahmed Fahim
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I'm not a huge fan of rice salad, but this one is really good! The dressing is light and flavorful, and the combination of ingredients is perfect.


Sk Salami
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover rice. I also like to add some grilled chicken or shrimp to it for a more complete meal.


Fatuma Zuberi
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I love this salad! It's so refreshing and flavorful. I especially like the addition of roasted red peppers. They add a nice smoky flavor to the dish.


Ben Cash1
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a party and everyone loved it. It's a really easy salad to make and it's packed with flavor.


Ashmuhammad Zeerak
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit! The dressing is so flavorful and the combination of ingredients is perfect. It's a great dish to bring to potlucks or picnics.


Jackie Travels
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This Santa Fe rice salad is a delightful blend of flavors and textures. The combination of sweet corn, black beans, and roasted red peppers creates a vibrant and satisfying dish. I especially enjoyed the zesty dressing, which perfectly complemented t