Rice and Bean Salad
Dairy-Free |
Gluten-Free |
Kid Approved |
Quick & Easy |
Salads |
Side Dishes |
No Added Sugars |
High in Fiber |
Vegan |
Vegetarian |
WIC Friendly |
Egg-Free |
Nut-Free
Rice, beans, and veggies brightened with a citrus dressing make a fun and flavorful salad.
![Rice and Bean Salad](/img/d848219a-e1b2-4746-9f33-4a7570b35ff1/Rice_and_Bean_Salad-1.jpg?fm=png&crop=3000%2C2000%2C0%2C0&w=960)
6
Servings
20 minutes
Total Time
$1.25
Cost per serving *
Temperature: | N/A |
Serving size: | 3/4 cup |
Prep time: | 20 minutes |
Cook time: | N/A |
Total time: | 20 minutes |
Equipment: | Cutting board Large bowl |
Utensils: | Knife Mixing spoon Whisk or fork Measuring cups and spoons |
* Cost and availability of recipe ingredients may vary across different regions of Ohio. Cost per serving information should be used as a general guide when considering recipe cost.
Ingredients
1 cup brown rice, cooked and cooled
1 medium tomato, chopped
2 medium carrots, grated
2 tablespoons onion, finely chopped
1 1/4 cups frozen corn OR 1 15 ounce can no salt added corn, drained and rinsed
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 15 ounce can no salt added black beans, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup olive oil OR vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Before you begin wash your hands, surfaces, utensils, and vegetables.
- Using a fork or whisk, mix together lime juice, oil, black pepper, and salt (if using), in a large bowl.
- Add remaining ingredients to the dressing and stir to combine.
- Refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving to let flavors blend.
Tips
- Add color and flavor with 1 teaspoon cumin and 1 tablespoon dried parsley or 3 tablespoons fresh parsley (minced).
- Use as a side dish, pita or tortilla filling, dip for tortilla chips, or filling for a lettuce wrap.
- Add 1 cup of cooked meat, chicken, or fish for added protein.
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Ingredients
Ingredients
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What goes in Rice and Bean Salad?
![Black Beans](/img/623acaf0-e0f4-4e7e-9288-5aa968b802d3/black-beans.png?fm=png&crop=133%2C133%2C0%2C0)
Black Beans
![Chopped Tomatoes](/img/1c961365-06ef-4191-b782-880197825004/Chopped_Tomatoes.png?fm=png&crop=133%2C133%2C0%2C0)
Chopped Tomatoes
![Red Bell Pepper](/img/7148dbbf-56bb-4f70-a93c-54ad05b09931/red-bell-pepper.png?fm=png&crop=133%2C133%2C0%2C0)
Bell Pepper
![Carrots](/img/898ad10f-b74f-46ef-b9fd-2338bbefc30b/Carrots.png?fm=png&crop=133%2C133%2C0%2C0)
Carrots
![Frozen Corn](/img/204a06e4-0a50-4c9e-a410-837d6dbb10b4/Frozen_Corn.png?fm=png&crop=133%2C133%2C0%2C0)
Frozen Corn
Nutritional Information(Per Serving)
CALORIES
220
TOTAL FAT
10g
SODIUM
400mg
TOTAL CARBS
30g
PROTEIN
6g