BLACK BEAN AND WILD RICE SALAD

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I love this cold salad as a light lunch or dinner, or as a side dish in the summer or fall. The orange and herb vinaigrette is really delicious! Dried cherries are a tasty substitution for the dried cranberries. And pecans work well if you don't have cashews.

Provided by SeattleFarmersMarketGirl

Categories     Salad     Grains     Rice Salad Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 red onion, finely chopped
1 bunch cilantro, chopped
1 (14 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (16 ounce) package cooked wild rice
½ cup dried cranberries
½ cup roughly chopped cashews
½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
¼ cup olive oil
3 tablespoons tarragon vinegar
1 ½ teaspoons Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Toss the red onion, cilantro, black beans, wild rice, dried cranberries, and cashews together in a large mixing bowl.
  • Whisk the orange juice, olive oil, tarragon vinegar, Dijon mustard, thyme, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper together in a small bowl; pour over the rice mixture in the mixing bowl and toss to coat. Chill 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252.7 calories, Carbohydrate 32.8 g, Fat 11.4 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 274.5 mg, Sugar 7.7 g

Liz Pillow
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The flavors were well-balanced and the salad was very filling. I will definitely be making this again.


Sherwy Tv
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This salad is delicious! I love the combination of black beans, wild rice, and corn. The lime-cilantro dressing is also really good. I will definitely be making this again.


rizwan rasheed
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a favorite. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit. I love the combination of black beans, wild rice, and corn. The lime-cilantro dressing is also really good.


Allan Valerio
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my guests. I love the combination of black beans, wild rice, and corn. The lime-cilantro dressing is also really good. I will definitely be making this again.


Ieisha Marshall
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I'm not usually a fan of black bean salads, but this one was really good. The wild rice and corn added a nice sweetness and crunch, and the lime-cilantro dressing was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Isabella Beasley
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my guests. I love the combination of black beans, wild rice, and corn. The lime-cilantro dressing is also really good. I will definitely be making this again.


Sadman Ahmad shohan
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The flavors were well-balanced and the salad was very filling. I will definitely be making this again.


Atim Fiona
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This salad is delicious! I love the combination of black beans, wild rice, and corn. The lime-cilantro dressing is also really good. I will definitely be making this again.


Raj Raju Jha
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a favorite. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit. I love the combination of black beans, wild rice, and corn. The lime-cilantro dressing is also really good.


Elsie Carrigan
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my guests. I love the combination of black beans, wild rice, and corn. The lime-cilantro dressing is also really good. I will definitely be making this again.


sayed sadik
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I'm not usually a fan of black bean salads, but this one was really good. The wild rice and corn added a nice sweetness and crunch, and the lime-cilantro dressing was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Nerdy
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my guests. I love the combination of black beans, wild rice, and corn. The lime-cilantro dressing is also really good. I will definitely be making this again.


Maruf Maruf
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The flavors were well-balanced and the salad was very filling. I will definitely be making this again.


Khanmalik Shoaib
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This salad is delicious! I love the combination of black beans, wild rice, and corn. The lime-cilantro dressing is also really good. I will definitely be making this again.


Delaine Carpenter
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a favorite. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit. I love the combination of black beans, wild rice, and corn. The lime-cilantro dressing is also really good.


Serah peninh
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my guests. I love the combination of black beans, wild rice, and corn. The lime-cilantro dressing is also really good.


Nafuna Oliver
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I'm not usually a fan of black bean salads, but this one was really good. The wild rice and corn added a nice sweetness and crunch, and the lime-cilantro dressing was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Samama Jaffer
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I made this salad for my family and they loved it! The flavors were well-balanced and the salad was very filling. I will definitely be making this again.


Hollie Chambers
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This Black Bean and Wild Rice Salad is a delicious and healthy dish that's perfect for a summer potluck or picnic. The combination of black beans, wild rice, corn, and bell peppers is flavorful and satisfying, and the lime-cilantro dressing adds a re