SOUTHWESTERN RICE SALAD

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This meatless salad makes a robust side dish, filling lunch or satisfying snack. Try spooning some into low-fat tortillas for a main course. If you're counting fat grams, it's also tasty without the olives.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups cooked long grain rice, cooled
1 cup cooked wild rice, cooled
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1-1/2 cups frozen corn, thawed
1/2 cup diced red onion
1/2 cup diced green pepper
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1-1/2 cups chunky salsa
1/2 cup reduced-fat Italian salad dressing
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine salsa, salad dressing, cumin and salt; shake well. , Pour over rice mixture and stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 642mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Taiah Waul
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I love this salad! It's so flavorful and refreshing.


Patricia Wienand
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This is my new favorite rice salad recipe. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my guests.


Verna Randall
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I made this salad for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Neha Ali
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their veggies. My kids love the sweet corn and the crunchy bell peppers.


Sonja Mathis
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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 and delicious.


Dylan Willoughby
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This rice salad is a great way to use up leftover rice. It's also a great make-ahead dish, which is always a plus.


paru Pariyar
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. It's perfect for a summer picnic or barbecue.


Musa Boss
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The sweetness of the corn and the tanginess of the dressing are a perfect match.


joris balinskas
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This recipe is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Lisa king
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I was pleasantly surprised at how flavorful this salad was. I'm not usually a big fan of rice salads, but this one was a game-changer.


Ali Azan
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This salad is always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for parties, picnics, and even just a quick lunch at home.


Zain Raja
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I love this recipe! It's so versatile and I can easily customize it to my liking. Sometimes I add black beans or corn, and other times I use a different type of dressing.


Hamzarana Hamzarana
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This Southwestern rice salad was a hit at my last potluck! The flavors were amazing and it was so easy to make. My friends and family couldn't get enough of it.


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