Andrea's Corn/Black Bean/Rice Salad

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 10
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 132.5
  • Total Fat: 5.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 279.5 mg
  • Total Carbs: 18.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.2 g
  • Protein: 3.8 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Andrea's Corn/Black Bean/Rice Salad calories by ingredient


Introduction

Yummy, fresh salad perfect for spring and summer! Yummy, fresh salad perfect for spring and summer!
Number of Servings: 10

Ingredients

    RICE:
    1 tsp. canola oil
    1 1/2 c. uncooked long grain rice
    1/2 tsp. ground turmeric
    1/2 tsp ground cumin
    3 1/3 c. water
    1/2 tsp salt

    ADD TO RICE:
    1 can corn
    1/2 c. finely chopped and peeled cucumber
    1/2 c. finely chopped red pepper
    1/2 c. finely chopped green or red onion
    1/4+ c. chopped cilantro
    1 T. minced seeded jalepeno
    1 can black beans, rinsed and drained

    DRESSING:
    1 tsp. cumin
    6+ T. fresh lime juice
    3 T. canola oil
    2 T. water
    1/2 tsp. kosher salt
    1 garlic clove, minced

Directions

Heat oil in a large skillet over med. heat.
1/2 t. cumin. Add 3 1/3 cups water and 1/2 t. salt; bring to a boil.
Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 25 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
Remove from heat, uncover and cool.
Add corn and next six ingredients.

Heat 1 teaspoon cumin in a small nonstick skillet over low heat for 30 seconds or until fragrant. Remove from heat and immedietly take out of the pan so it won't burn.
Stir in 6 T. lime juice and the next 4 ingredients. Stir into rice mixtrue.
Add grilled chicken or blue corn chips for extra flavor/texture or a heartier meal.



Number of Servings: 10

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user EMILYSM679.