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Mexican Bean and Rice Salad Recipe
Mexican bean and rice salad creates irresistible, zesty results that come together quickly and easily using refreshing ingredients bursting with flavor for satisfying, nutritious meal options. This efficient preparation demonstrates how simple ingredients can create complex flavors while the quick assembly makes this practical for busy schedules. The zesty quality adds excitement while the nutritious combination provides balanced eating.
This irresistible, zesty Mexican-style bean and rice salad recipe comes together quickly and easily using refreshing ingredients bursting with flavor, texture, and color. It’s a virtual fiesta in the mouth!
Prep Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Servings:
10
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Ingredients
2 cups cooked brown rice
1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 small onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
2 jalapeño chile peppers, seeded and diced
¼ cup chopped cilantro leaves
1 lime, zested and juiced
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon minced garlic
salt to taste
Directions
Combine brown rice, corn, kidney beans, black beans, onion, bell pepper, jalapeño peppers, cilantro, lime zest and juice, cumin, and garlic in a large bowl; gently toss until well mixed. Season with salt.
Refrigerate salad for 1 hour, toss again, and serve.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 162 | Calories |
| 1g | Fat |
| 33g | Carbs |
| 7g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 10 | |
| Calories 162 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 1g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat 0g | 1% |
| Sodium 399mg | 17% |
| Total Carbohydrate 33g | 12% |
| Dietary Fiber 8g | 28% |
| Total Sugars 2g | |
| Protein 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin C 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium 43mg | 3% |
| Iron 2mg | 13% |
| Potassium 276mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
