Fiesta Rice Salad Recipe

Name: Fiesta Rice Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (15 ounce) can black beans; 2 cups pre- cooked brown rice; 1 medium red bell pepper (or yellow bell pepper, for 1 cup chopped); 1 medium green bell pepper (for 1 cup chopped); 2 stalks celery (for 1 cup chopped); 3 -4 scallions (for 1/2 cup chopped); 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves (for 1/2 cup chopped); 3/4 cup mild mexican picante sauce or 3/4 cup salsa; 1/3 cup Italian salad dressing; 1 lime, juice of; 1 teaspoon ground cumin

Servings: persons

1 (15 ounce) can black beans
2 cups pre- cooked brown rice
1 medium red bell pepper (or yellow bell pepper, for 1 cup chopped)
1 medium green bell pepper (for 1 cup chopped)
2 stalks celery (for 1 cup chopped)
3 -4 scallions (for 1/2 cup chopped)
1 cup fresh cilantro leaves (for 1/2 cup chopped)
3/4 cup mild mexican picante sauce or 3/4 cup salsa
1/3 cup Italian salad dressing
1 lime, juice of
1 teaspoon ground cumin

1
Pour beans into colander; rinse with cool tap water; drain.
2
Pour rice into medium bowl. Seed and chop peppers and celery into bite sized pieces; add to bowl.
3
Mince scallions, using all the whites and enough tender green tops to make 1/2 cup; add to bowl.
4
Chop cilantro leaves; add to bowl.
5
Add drained black beans; set bowl aside.
6
Pour the picante sauce and dressing into 2 cup glass measure. Add lime juice and cumin; stir to mix well.
7
Pour dressing over rice and vegetables and stir gently until the salad is mixed well.
8
Serve at once or chill til ready to serve. Leftovers can be refrigerated in air tight container for up to four days.
9
NOTE: The rice needs to be cold. If you do not have precooked rice, cook according to package directions and rinse under cold tap water until rice is cool. Drain rice and place in freezer to continue cooling while you cut up the veggies.

412

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, 2 cups pre- cooked brown rice, 1 medium red bell pepper (or yellow bell pepper, for 1 cup chopped), 1 medium green bell pepper (for 1 cup chopped), and more.

Yes, Fiesta 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Fiesta Rice Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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