LAYERED RICE SALAD WITH RED AND GREEN SALSAS

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Categories     Salad     Bean     Rice     Side     Picnic     Basil     Bell Pepper     Chill     Sour Cream     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious

Yield Serves 12

Number Of Ingredients 24

Rice
5 1/2 cups water
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 cups long-grain white rice
Green salsa
9 tomatillos,* husked, coarsely chopped
1 1/2 cups chopped green bell peppers
3/4 cup chopped green onions (dark green parts only)
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons olive oil
Beans
2 15-ounce cans black beans, drained, rinsed
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon onion salt
Red salsa
1 cup purchased medium-hot red salsa
2 cups chopped red bell peppers
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil
*A green tomato-like vegetable with a paper-thin husk. Available at Latin American markets and some supermarkets.

Steps:

  • For rice:
  • Combine water, olive oil and salt in large saucepan. Bring to boil. Add rice. Return to boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover saucepan and cook until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, about 20 minutes. Fluff rice with fork. Transfer to baking sheet and cool completely. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • For green salsa:
  • Combine all ingredients in large bowl. Toss to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • For beans:
  • Mix beans, coriander and onion salt in medium bowl.
  • For red salsa:
  • Mix purchased salsa, bell peppers, onion, parsley and oil in another large bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Spoon 2 cups rice into 4-quart clear glass bowl. Spoon green salsa evenly over rice. Spoon another 2 cups rice evenly over salsa. Spread sour cream over rice. Spoon all but 1/4 cup beans over sour cream. Spread remaining rice over beans. Spread red salsa over rice. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup beans over salad. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour or up to 8 hours. Sprinkle with basil.

Solomon Jonathan
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This salad is delicious! The combination of flavors and textures is perfect.


Shahzeb tiktoker
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can customize it with my favorite ingredients.


Goli Raja
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect side dish for summer gatherings.


Kore Haybla
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I added some grilled chicken to this salad and it was amazing! It's a great meal-prep option for busy weeknights.


Ali Mughal333
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover rice. It's also a healthy and refreshing side dish.


Mallika Disanayaka
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


urmila gurung
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.


soaib hasan
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The rice was cooked perfectly and the salsas were delicious.


Joiya Joiya
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the fresh, bright flavors.


Kami Baloch
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I'm not usually a fan of rice salad, but this one changed my mind. The flavors and textures were perfect.


Keisha Oleary
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This layered rice salad was a hit at my last potluck! The combination of red and green salsas gave it a beautiful presentation and a delicious flavor.