Mexican Bean and Corn Rice Salad

Transform your mealtime routine with this vibrant Mexican Bean and Corn Rice Salad, a colorful medley bursting with bold, zesty flavors and wholesome ingredients. Featuring fluffy white or brown rice, protein-packed black beans, sweet corn, and a rainbow of fresh vegetables like red bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, and red onion, this salad offers a refreshing and nutritious twist to your table. Infused with the bright tang of fresh lime juice and spiced up with jalapeño, cumin, and chili powder, every bite is a fiesta of flavor. Tossed in a light olive oil dressing and topped with fragrant cilantro, this quick and easy recipe is ready in just 30 minutes and perfect served cold or at room temperature. Whether enjoyed as a standalone dish or a refreshing side to your favorite Mexican-inspired meals, this gluten-free, vegan-friendly salad is a must-try for any occasion!

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
• 1 cup black beans (rinsed and drained)
• 1 cup sweet corn (canned or fresh)
• 1 medium red bell pepper (diced)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 0.5 medium red onion (finely diced)
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
• 1 small jalapeño (seeded and finely diced)
• 3 tablespoons lime juice (fresh)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoons chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Prepare the rice according to the package instructions if not already cooked. Allow it to cool to room temperature.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice, black beans, sweet corn, diced red bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, red onion, chopped cilantro, and jalapeño.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the rice mixture and toss until evenly coated.

Step 5

Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary. Add more lime juice or salt to suit your preference.

Step 6

Refrigerate the salad for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 7

Serve cold or at room temperature as a main dish or alongside your favorite Mexican-inspired meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1396.1 grams (1396.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1318

Total Fat 35.30g	45%
Saturated Fat 5.40g	27%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1278mg	56%
Total Carbohydrate 223.50g	81%
Dietary Fiber 29.60g	106%
Total Sugars 30.10g
Protein 37.10g	74%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 197mg	15%
Iron 14mg	78%
Potassium 2350mg	50%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 23.4%

Protein: 10.9%

Carbs: 65.7%