Black Bean and Rice Salad
Black Bean and Rice Salad brings together tender instant brown rice with juicy tomatoes, crisp bell pepper, sweet corn, and hearty black beans for a bright, satisfying bite. A lemony dressing with jalapeño heat and herbs keeps it light yet filling, perfect for warm-weather lunches, potlucks, or make-ahead sides.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
In a large bowl, mix together the tomatoes, red bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, lemon juice, cilantro, basil, red pepper flakes, corn, and beans. Stir to combine the vegetables, then set aside.
- 2
In a medium saucepan, warm the olive oil over medium-low heat. Add the onions and cook until translucent. Add the garlic and cook for another minute. Add the rice and toss to coat. Pour in the reserved liquid from the corn and beans, along with any additional liquid as directed on the rice box. Cook the rice according to the package instructions. Let the rice cool slightly.
- 3
Combine the rice with the vegetable mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.
- Calories 209.45 kcal Moderate
- Protein 5.8 g Moderate
- Carbs 41.91 g Moderate
- Total Fat 2.94 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 0.27 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source
- Sodium 213.43 mg Moderate
- Fiber 4.13 g Moderate
- Sugar 5.15 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 21.73 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.61 mg Low Source
- Potassium 277.77 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 13.57 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 22.68 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Black Bean and Rice Salad is a Tex Mex side dish recipe made with 14 ingredients. It takes about 20 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Beans, Diced Onion, Diced Tomatoes, and Dried Basil. Each serving provides about 209.45 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Black Bean and Rice Salad?
- It is a Tex-Mex salad recipe made with 14 ingredients, usually served for side dish or lunch or salad.
- What is Black Bean and Rice Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Beans, Diced Onion, Diced Tomatoes, Dried Basil, Dried Cilantro. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Black Bean and Rice Salad?
- About 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 209.45 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Black Bean and Rice Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 14 ingredients and 3 steps.
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