Moros and Christianos Salad

Brighten up your table with the vibrant and flavor-packed Moros and Cristianos Salad! This fresh twist on the classic Cuban dish combines tender black beans, fluffy white rice, and crisp, colorful veggies like red and green bell peppers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and zesty red onion. Tossed in a tangy lime and cumin vinaigrette, this salad is a perfect balance of hearty and refreshing. Ready in just 30 minutes and ideal for meal prep, it’s a versatile dish that can be served chilled as a crowd-pleasing side or a light, satisfying main course. Packed with wholesome ingredients and bold flavors, this salad brings a taste of the tropics to every bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups cooked black beans
• 1.5 cups cooked white rice
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 0.5 medium red onion, finely chopped
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Prepare the black beans and white rice ahead of time. Allow both to cool completely before starting the salad.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked black beans, cooked white rice, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and chopped cilantro.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, white vinegar, ground cumin, paprika, salt, and ground black pepper until the dressing is smooth and emulsified.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the mixing bowl.

Step 5

Gently toss the salad until all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.

Step 6

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or lime juice as desired.

Step 7

Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

Serve chilled or at room temperature as a refreshing side dish or light main course.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1140.8 grams (1140.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1171

Total Fat 46.40g	59%
Saturated Fat 6.70g	34%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.20g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2997mg	130%
Total Carbohydrate 163.40g	59%
Dietary Fiber 33.80g	121%
Total Sugars 16.80g
Protein 35.80g	72%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 209mg	16%
Iron 13mg	73%
Potassium 2187mg	47%

*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: 34.4%

Protein: 11.8%

Carbs: 53.8%