Southwestern Rice Salad — Salads recipe

Southwestern Rice Salad

Eats Now Editorial Team  · 1220 kcal  · Salads

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Fresh, crisp and full of flavor — this Southwestern Rice Salad is a must-try. Made with white rice, black beans, frozen corn and red pepper. Easy step-b…

This Southwestern Rice Salad relies on simple, everyday ingredients such as (15 oz.) black beans, rinsed, frozen corn, thawed, drained, red pepper, chopped and green onions, sliced. It comes together quickly and makes 4 servings, at about 1220 kcal each. The step-by-step instructions below are written to be easy to follow, even on a busy day.

It works as a light main on its own or as a starter alongside crusty bread, and it's just as good for a cozy night in as it is for feeding a crowd. Leftovers keep well, so it's a smart choice for meal prep too.

Updated Jun 30, 2026

Serves 4 Salads
Servings: persons

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