Black Bean and Rice Salad Recipe

Name: Black Bean and Rice Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 14 1/2-ounce cans chicken broth; 1/2 cup water; 1 1-pound package long-grain rice; 2 bay leaves; 2 15-ounce cans black beans, drained, rinsed; 2 red bell peppers, diced; 1 green bell pepper, diced; 1 medium red onion, diced; 1 medium bunch fresh cilantro, chopped; 1/2 cup olive oil; 3 tablespoons orange juice; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon chili powder; Lettuce leaves; Fresh cilantro sprigs

Servings: persons

2 14 1/2-ounce cans chicken broth
1/2 cup water
1 1-pound package long-grain rice
2 bay leaves
2 15-ounce cans black beans, drained, rinsed
2 red bell peppers, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 medium red onion, diced
1 medium bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
1/2 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
Lettuce leaves
Fresh cilantro sprigs

1
Bring chicken broth and water to boil in heavy large saucepan.
2
Add rice and bay leaves.
3
Bring to boil.
4
Reduce heat to low, cover and cook until liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
5
Transfer rice to large bowl and fluff with fork.
6
Mix in black beans, bell peppers, red onion, chopped cilantro, oil, orange juice, vinegar, cumin and chili powder.
7
Season salad to taste with salt and pepper.
8
(Can be prepared 1 day ahead.
9
Cover and refrigerate.)
10
Line platter with lettuce leaves.
11
Mound salad on platter.
12
Garnish with fresh cilantro sprigs and serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 14 1/2-ounce cans chicken broth, 1/2 cup water, 1 1-pound package long-grain rice, 2 bay leaves, and more.

Yes, Black Bean and Rice Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Black Bean and Rice Salad

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