Fiesta Salad

Fiesta salad, corn and black bean displayed in separate bowls. On a rustic farm table.
Prep Time: 
20 minutes
Number of Servings: 
Serves 4
Recipe Source: 
The Big Beautiful Brown Rice Cookbook by Wendy Esko ($16.95 USD, Square One Publishers)

Ingredients

  • 2 c cooked short-, medium-, or long-grain brown rice
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 c blanched fresh or frozen sweet corn
  • 1 c cooked black beans (rinse if canned)
  • 2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 18 tsp cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • 12 c Citrus Vinaigrette (recipe follows) or other prepared vinaigrette

Directions

  1. Place all of the ingredients in a large serving bowl and toss until well combined.
  2. Serve as is, or refrigerate and enjoy chilled.

Notes

This is a great recipe to use up any leftover rice, beans, or vegetables.

Nutrition Info: 
354 Calories, 8 g Protein, 0 mg Cholesterol, 44 g Carbohydrates, 5 g Total sugars (0 g Added sugars), 7 g Fiber, 18 g Total fat (3 g sat), 10 mg Sodium, ★★★★★ Vitamin C, ★★★ Vitamin K, ★★ Vitamin B1 (thiamine), B6, Folate, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3 (niacin), E, Iron, Potassium, Zinc