CITRUS BLACK BEAN AND RICE SALAD

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I developed this salad from a couple of other recipes that weren't quite tangy enough for my family. The citrus flavor is a nice change of pace from most bean salads.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 24

MARINATED BEANS:
1/3 cup olive oil
2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley or cilantro
4 teaspoons brown mustard
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
VEGETABLE COMBO:
2 medium tomatoes, diced
1 small sweet red pepper, julienned
1/2 cup sliced celery
1/2 cup sliced green onions
ORANGE RICE:
1-1/4 cups uncooked converted rice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley or cilantro
1 tablespoon grated orange zest

Steps:

  • In a bowl, whisk together the first eight ingredients. Add beans; toss to coat. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour. Combine tomatoes, red pepper, celery and onions in another bowl; cover and chill., Meanwhile, in a skillet over high heat, saute rice in oil until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Add broth, juice, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Place in large bowl; add parsley and orange zest. , Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes. When read to serve, combine beans, vegetables and rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 330mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Gary Firestone
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This salad is the perfect dish for a summer party or potluck.


Haydee Cabling
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover rice and black beans.


Angélique E. Bailey
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This salad is delicious! The citrus and black beans are a perfect combination.


Nazah Famous
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. It's the perfect dish for a summer party or potluck.


Kheira Dzz
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover rice and black beans. It's also a great make-ahead dish, so it's perfect for busy weeknights.


Mehboob Ashirf
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I'm not a huge fan of black beans, but I really enjoyed this salad. The citrus and herbs really brightened up the beans.


Sesan Sakiru
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This salad is so good! I love the combination of citrus and black beans.


Rubel Cox
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This is a great recipe! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Tj Hargreaves
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I love this salad! It's so refreshing and flavorful.


Sukur Ali
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This salad is delicious! The citrus and black beans are a perfect combination.


Mya Hershberger
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover rice and black beans.


Bijaya Soni
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and refreshing summer salad. I especially love the zesty citrus dressing.


Omarie Watson
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This salad is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love the combination of citrus, black beans, and rice.


Nashy Gee
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I'm not usually a fan of black beans, but I really enjoyed this salad. The citrus and herbs really brighten up the beans and make them taste delicious.


Fheem Faazi
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I made this salad for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The salad is also very easy to make, which is a bonus.


Masadi Hasan
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This citrus black bean and rice salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for a summer party or potluck. The combination of citrus fruits, black beans, and rice is a winning one, and the dressing is the perfect finishing touch.