Black Bean and Rice Salad

Name: Black Bean and Rice Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Southern,U.S. Regional
Ingredients: 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed; 2 cups cooked long-grain rice, chilled; 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped; 1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped; 1 tomato, seeded and chopped; 2 to 3 green onions, finely chopped; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; Parsley, or cilantro, chopped, for garnish

A vibrant black bean and rice salad delivers colorful South American-inspired flavors, enhanced by optional corn.

⭐ 4.3 (34 reviews) Prep: 15 minTotal: 15 minYields: 6 servings

Category Tags:

Lunch Salad

Cuisine Tags:

Southern U.S. Regional

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Instructions

Combine black beans, cold cooked rice, green and red bell peppers, chopped tomato, and green onion in a serving bowl.
Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, Dijon mustard, sugar, cumin, and pepper in a separate bowl.
Pour the dressing over the bean and rice mixture and stir to blend.
Garnish with parsley or cilantro.
Cover and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, then toss and serve.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 483 kcal

Carbohydrate: 81 g

Cholesterol: 0 mg

Fiber: 27 g

Protein: 24 g

Saturated Fat: 1 g

Sodium: 1380 mg

Sugar: 5 g

Fat: 8 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g