Southwestern Rice and Black Bean Salad
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Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked long-grain white or brown rice
- 1 1/2 cups fresh cooked or canned drained corn kernels
- 1 15-oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 2 large tomatoes, diced
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 large jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced (optional)
- 2 Tbs. vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 Tbs. chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tsp. dried oregano
- 1 tsp. ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 tsp. salt
Preparation
In large bowl, combine all ingredients; mix gently but thoroughly. Cover and chill for at least 15 minutes to allow flavors to blend. (Can be prepared up to 2 days ahead. Bring to room temperature before serving.) Just before serving, fluff salad with fork.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 418
- Carbohydrate Content 73 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 9 g
- Fiber Content 13 g
- Protein Content 15 g
- Saturated Fat Content 1 g
- Sodium Content 285 mg
- Sugar Content 0 g