Rice Bean And Corn Salad 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

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.

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.

SALSA RICE WITH BLACK BEANS AND CORN

Steps:

• In a medium sauce pot, cook rice according to package instructions. When the rice is half way cooked, add black beans, salsa, and cook about 10 minutes for regular rice and 3 minutes for instant rice .Continue cooking rice. Remove the pot, using a spoon, stir in chopped cilantro and season, to taste, with salt and black pepper.

RICE, BEAN, AND CORN SALAD

Steps:

• Mince garlic and finely chop enough onion to measure 1/2 cup. Cut enough kernels from cob to measure 3/4 cup.
• In a small heavy saucepan with a tight-fitting lid bring water to a boil with garlic, onion, cumin, coriander seeds, and salt. Stir in rice and cook, covered, over low heat 15 minutes. Stir in corn and cook, covered, 3 minutes, or until water is absorbed and rice is just tender. Fluff mixture with a fork and transfer to a large bowl to cool completely.
• Rinse and drain black beans. Stir cilantro into rice with beans, lime juice, and salt and pepper to taste.

FIESTA RICE AND BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare rice mix according to package directions; cool. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil. Add corn; cover and cook for 5-6 minutes or until tender. Drain corn and rinse in cold water., In a large bowl, combine the rice, corn, beans, onions, peppers, cilantro and olives. Combine the salad dressing, lime juice and pepper; drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

SOUTHWESTERN RICE AND BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all of the ingredients in a large salad bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 2-3 hours.

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.