Best 6 Fiesta Rice And Bean Salad Recipes

FIESTA BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the garlic, lime juice, oil, cumin, crushed red pepper, and salt.
• Add the black beans, chickpeas, tomato, onion and cilantro; mix well.
• When ready to eat, gently mix in avocado and serve right away.

RICE AND BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Soak 1/2 cup minced red onion in cold water, 10 minutes; drain and rinse. Grate 4 halved plum tomatoes into a bowl. Add 3 tablespoons olive oil, the juice of 1 orange, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne, 1 diced bell pepper, the onion, 1 drained can pinto beans and 1 teaspoon salt. Stir in 2 cups cold cooked rice and some chopped cilantro and scallion. Season with salt and pepper.
• Calories: 336; Total Fat: 12 grams; Saturated Fat: 1.5 grams; Protein:10 grams; Total carbohydrates: 48 grams; Sugar: 8 grams; Fiber: 9 grams; Cholesterol: 0 milligrams; Sodium: 693 milligrams Photograph by Antonis Achilleos

SOUTHWESTERN RICE AND BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all of the ingredients in a large salad bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 2-3 hours.

FIESTA RICE SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Put rice in a mixing bowl (rice should not be warm, let it cool completely or refrigerate to cool if necessary).
• 2. Add all other ingredients and mix thoroughly.
• 3. Refrigerate for 1 hour & serve.

FIESTA BEANS

Steps:

• Place the beans in a large bowl and cover them with cold water. Set them aside and let them soak for 5 to 6 hours or overnight.
• Drain and rinse the beans, and then place them in a large pot. Add the garlic, green, orange and red bell peppers and the onions. Cover them with about an inch of water, and then add the ham hock or bacon. Next add the chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper. Stir to combine, and then bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer the beans until tender, about 2 hours. Check the liquid level about halfway through the cooking process; if you'd prefer the beans to be less soupy, you can ladle off about a third of the cooking liquid.

FIESTA RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Pour beans into colander; rinse with cool tap water; drain.
• Pour rice into medium bowl. Seed and chop peppers and celery into bite sized pieces; add to bowl.
• Mince scallions, using all the whites and enough tender green tops to make 1/2 cup; add to bowl.
• Chop cilantro leaves; add to bowl.
• Add drained black beans; set bowl aside.
• Pour the picante sauce and dressing into 2 cup glass measure. Add lime juice and cumin; stir to mix well.
• Pour dressing over rice and vegetables and stir gently until the salad is mixed well.
• Serve at once or chill til ready to serve. Leftovers can be refrigerated in air tight container for up to four days.
• NOTE: The rice needs to be cold. If you do not have precooked rice, cook according to package directions and rinse under cold tap water until rice is cool. Drain rice and place in freezer to continue cooling while you cut up the veggies.