CAJUN RED BEANS AND RICE SALAD

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Categories     Salad     Bean     Rice     Quick & Easy     Thyme     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups water
3/4 cup long-grain rice
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large fresh thyme sprigs, divided, plus 1 tablespoon chopped
1 15 1/2-ounce can red beans or kidney beans, drained, rinsed
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
2/3 cup sliced green onions
1/3 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
5 teaspoons Cajun seasoning blend

Steps:

  • Bring 1 1/2 cups water to boil in small saucepan. Stir in rice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 thyme sprig; return to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Transfer rice to large bowl; remove thyme sprig. Cool 5 minutes.
  • Stir beans, bell pepper, and green onions into rice. Add oil, vinegar, Cajun seasoning, and 1 tablespoon chopped thyme; mix well. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper. Garnish with remaining thyme sprig and serve.

Will Williams
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This salad is a bit too spicy for my taste, but I can see how others might enjoy it.


Rana Azhar
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I'm not sure why this salad has so many good reviews. I found it to be bland and uninspired.


Prembhakta Rajbahak
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also very filling and satisfying.


Ashok chaudhary Jaiswal
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect combination of flavors and textures.


Mejbaul Hasan
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's now one of my go-to salads.


Cabdilaahi cali
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5 stars! This salad is a must-try for any fan of Cajun food.


Melissa O'Donovan
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover rice and beans. It's also a great option for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Baba Velsami
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I'm not a big fan of red beans, but this salad was surprisingly delicious. The dressing really brought all the flavors together.


Misty Jahan
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Will definitely make this again! So flavorful and satisfying.


Fasika Habte
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This recipe is a keeper! Easy to follow and the results are amazing. Thanks for sharing!


Asiedu Emmanuel
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I thought this salad was just okay. The flavors were a bit too strong for my taste.


Skinny Reaction
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Not sure what I did wrong, but my salad turned out bland. Maybe I didn't add enough spices?


Yunusa Helma
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This salad was a hit at my potluck! Everyone raved about the flavors and asked for the recipe.


King Omar
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Loved the addition of the bell pepper and celery. It gave the salad a nice crunch and extra flavor.


Kandy Ngowo
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The salad was flavorful and the rice was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


jafar malik
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This Cajun red beans and rice salad is a delightful blend of flavors. The beans are perfectly cooked and the spices give it a nice kick without being overpowering.