Rice And Black Bean Salad With Cumin Dressing

Name: Rice And Black Bean Salad With Cumin Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Rice:; 1 teaspoon vegetable oil; 1 1/2 cups uncooked long-grain parboiled rice (such as Uncle Ben's converted rice); 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 3 1/3 cups water; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 cup frozen whole-kernel corn, thawed; 1/2 cup finely chopped seeded peeled cucumber; 1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper; 1/2 cup finely chopped green onions; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro; 1 tablespoon minced seeded jalapeno pepper; 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained; Dressing:; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 6 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons water; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 garlic clove, minced; Topping:; 2 cups thin wedges plum tomato (about 4 tomatoes); 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt

Servings: persons

Rice:
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups uncooked long-grain parboiled rice (such as Uncle Ben's converted rice)
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
3 1/3 cups water
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup frozen whole-kernel corn, thawed
1/2 cup finely chopped seeded peeled cucumber
1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped green onions
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1 tablespoon minced seeded jalapeno pepper
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
Dressing:
1 teaspoon ground cumin
6 tablespoons fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 garlic clove, minced
Topping:
2 cups thin wedges plum tomato (about 4 tomatoes)
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt

1
To prepare rice, heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add rice; cook 1 minute. Stir in turmeric and 1/2 teaspoon cumin. Add 3 1/3 cups water and 1/2 teaspoon salt; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 25 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat; uncover and cool to room temperature. Add corn and next 6 ingredients (corn through black beans).
2
To prepare dressing, heat 1 teaspoon cumin in a small nonstick skillet over low heat for 30 seconds or just until fragrant. Remove from heat. Stir in 6 tablespoons lime juice and the next 4 ingredients (lime juice through garlic). Stir into rice mixture.
3
To prepare topping, combine tomato, 1 tablespoon lime juice, and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Place rice mixture on a serving platter; spoon tomato topping over rice.

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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 25 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Rice:, 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, 1 1/2 cups uncooked long-grain parboiled rice (such as Uncle Ben's converted rice), 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric, and more.

Yes, Rice And Black Bean Salad With Cumin Dressing 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!