Beanandricesalad Recipes

RICE AND BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Soak 1/2 cup minced red onion in cold water, 10 minutes; drain and rinse. Grate 4 halved plum tomatoes into a bowl. Add 3 tablespoons olive oil, the juice of 1 orange, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne, 1 diced bell pepper, the onion, 1 drained can pinto beans and 1 teaspoon salt. Stir in 2 cups cold cooked rice and some chopped cilantro and scallion. Season with salt and pepper.
• Calories: 336; Total Fat: 12 grams; Saturated Fat: 1.5 grams; Protein:10 grams; Total carbohydrates: 48 grams; Sugar: 8 grams; Fiber: 9 grams; Cholesterol: 0 milligrams; Sodium: 693 milligrams Photograph by Antonis Achilleos

BLACK BEAN AND RICE SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, red bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, lemon juice, cilantro, basil, red pepper flakes, corn, and beans. Stir to combine the vegetables, then set aside.
• In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil at a medium-low heat. Add onions and saute until they are translucent. Add garlic and saute for another minute. Pour in rice and toss to coat. Add reserved liquid from the corn and beans, along with any additional liquid as directed on the rice box. Cook the rice to package specifications. Let the rice cool slightly.
• Combine the rice and vegetable mixture. Salt and pepper to taste and serve.

MEXICAN BEAN AND RICE SALAD

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.

BLACK BEAN AND RICE SALAD

Steps:

• In a serving bowl, combine the black beans with the cold cooked rice, green and red bell peppers, chopped tomato, and chopped green onion.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, Dijon mustard, sugar, cumin, and pepper.
• Add the dressing mixture to beans and rice and stir gently to blend ingredients.
• Garnish with parsley or fresh chopped cilantro. Cover and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled.
• Toss and serve. Variations Add about 1/2 cup of cooked whole kernel corn to the salad along with the black beans. Add a few tablespoons of chopped fresh cilantro to the salad with the vegetables. Serve the salad on fresh avocado wedges. Replace the green onion with 3 tablespoons of finely chopped red onion. You Might Also Like Tex-Mex Black Bean and Corn Salad​​ Classic Cajun Rice Salad Chopped Vegetable and Rice Salad With Lemon Dressing

BEST BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the green beans, wax beans, garbanzo beans, kidney beans, green pepper, onion, and celery in a large bowl; toss to mix.
• Whisk together the oil, vinegar, salt, pepper, and sugar in a separate bowl until the sugar is dissolved; pour over the bean mixture. Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight before serving.

BLACK BEAN & RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Mix the beans, rice, and cilantro together in a bowl.
• Place the lime juice in a small bowl and whisk in the oil.
• Add the onion and garlic and toss with the rice and beans.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.

MIXED BEAN & WILD RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Cook rice following pack instructions. Once cooked, rinse under cold water to cool down. Once cold combine in a bowl with the beans, sweetcorn, onion and red peppers.
• Mix the lime zest and juice, honey and chilli. Pour over the rice mixture and mix well, then season to taste. Stir through the coriander leaves just before serving.

MEXICAN BEAN AND CORN RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the salad ingredients in a large bowl.
• Mix the dressing ingredients in a small bowl or measuring cup.
• Pour the dressing over the salad, and mix gently.
• Cover and chill in the refrigerator overnight or at least two hours.

COOL BEANS SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk the first 8 ingredients. Add the remaining ingredients; toss to coat. Chill until serving.

MEXICAN RICE & BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the rice following pack instructions. Drain, then cool under cold running water until completely cold. Stir in beans, onions, pepper and avocado.
• Mix the lime juice with the Cajun spice mix and some black pepper. Pour over the rice mix, stir in the coriander and serve with extra lime wedges.