Cajun Red Beans and Rice Salad Recipe

Name: Cajun Red Beans and Rice Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups water; 3/4 cup long-grain rice; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 large fresh thyme sprigs, divided, plus 1 tablespoon chopped; 1 15 1/2-ounce can red beans or kidney beans, drained, rinsed; 1 cup chopped red bell pepper; 2/3 cup sliced green onions; 1/3 cup olive oil; 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar; 5 teaspoons Cajun seasoning blend

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups water
3/4 cup long-grain rice
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large fresh thyme sprigs, divided, plus 1 tablespoon chopped
1 15 1/2-ounce can red beans or kidney beans, drained, rinsed
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
2/3 cup sliced green onions
1/3 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
5 teaspoons Cajun seasoning blend

1
Bring 1 1/2 cups water to boil in small saucepan.
2
Stir in rice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 thyme sprig; return to boil.
3
Reduce heat to low; cover and cook until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, about 20 minutes.
4
Transfer rice to large bowl; remove thyme sprig.
5
Cool 5 minutes.
6
Stir beans, bell pepper, and green onions into rice.
7
Add oil, vinegar, Cajun seasoning, and 1 tablespoon chopped thyme; mix well.
8
Season salad to taste with salt and pepper.
9
Garnish with remaining thyme sprig and serve.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups water, 3/4 cup long-grain rice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 2 large fresh thyme sprigs, divided, plus 1 tablespoon chopped, and more.

Yes, Cajun Red Beans 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.

Cajun Red Beans and Rice Salad

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