SOUTHWESTERN BEAN AND RICE SALAD

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We enjoy fajitas and tacos, but finding a good side dish to go with them wasn't easy—until this recipe came along. — Stephanie Liston, Ankeny, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups cooked long grain rice, cooled
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 medium green pepper, diced
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1/3 cup lime juice
1/4 cup chopped green onions
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the rice, beans, green pepper and olives. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the remaining ingredients; shake well. Pour over rice mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until chilled. Toss before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154 calories, Fat 5g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 404mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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


Hajra Ahmad
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I love the combination of sweet and savory in this salad. The honey-lime dressing really brings all the flavors together.


April King
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. It's also a really filling and satisfying meal.


Hend Moustafa
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I made this salad for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the fact that it was so light and refreshing.


Sagar Volgs
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken or steak. I usually add it to the salad after it's been cooked and cooled.


Laurie Bonjo
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I used canned beans and rice to make this salad, and it turned out great! It's a really convenient way to make a healthy meal.


Shanelle Jones
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the sweet corn and black beans.


Angel Kingsley
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I'm not a huge fan of cilantro, but I didn't find it to be overpowering in this salad. The other flavors really balanced it out.


Alejandra Contreras
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This salad is a great make-ahead meal. I usually make it on the weekend and then eat it for lunch throughout the week.


Arshi Arshi
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This salad is so versatile! I've added different types of beans, vegetables, and even fruit to it, and it always turns out great.


Raphael Canchola
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I love the smoky flavor of the chipotle peppers in this dressing. It really gives the salad a unique flavor.


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


Qaiteyazam Pakistan
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was perfect! It's light and refreshing, and the flavors go really well together.


Farhan jan
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes great.


Purity Chimbinimem
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I've never been a huge fan of bean salads, but this one changed my mind. The dressing is so flavorful and the beans are perfectly cooked. I'll definitely be making this again.


Musa Wad
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This salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the bold flavors and the combination of textures. I'll definitely be making it again soon.