SANTA FE RICE SALAD

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This warm rice and bean salad served with crunchy tortilla chips is sure to make any mealtime a fiesta! "My whole family enjoys this snappy salad," reports Marilyn Sherwood of Fremont, Nebraska. "Occasionally I add other ingredients, depending on what I have on hand, but this combination is most popular at our house."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 medium green pepper, julienned
1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
1 small onion, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons canola oil
2 cups cooked rice
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (11 ounces) Mexicorn, drained
1 jar (8 ounces) picante sauce
6 cups shredded lettuce
3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
6 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream
Tortilla chips

Steps:

  • In a nonstick skillet, saute peppers and onion in oil for 6-7 minutes or until tender. Stir in the rice, beans, corn and picante sauce until heated through. Place 1 cup of lettuce on each of six salad plates. Top with 1 cup rice mixture, 2 tablespoons cheese and 1 tablespoon sour cream. Serve with tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 800mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Lathitha Thakela
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken.


khyber food
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This salad is a great way to add some variety to your lunch routine.


Salim Abdulhafidh
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This salad is a great way to cool down on a hot summer day.


Abdulmuhsin Mohammed
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This salad is a great source of protein and fiber.


Bimala Raut
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Rajashahib
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This salad is perfect for a picnic or potluck. It's also a great make-ahead dish.


Gdsv Gvcv
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover rice. It's also a very healthy and filling dish.


Fazi Mehar
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This salad was easy to make and very refreshing. It's a great summer dish.


Ahmad Gul
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This salad was delicious! I loved the combination of flavors and textures.


Uminam Tshekela
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This salad was a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more seasoning next time.


Lawrence Flaxman
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This salad was a little too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. I think next time I'll use less chili powder.


Ninza Crush
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand. It's a great way to clean out the fridge.


Willyzwrld87
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. I had to answer a lot of questions about the recipe. It's definitely a keeper.


Andre Green
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This salad was absolutely delicious! The combination of flavors was perfect. I especially loved the addition of the black beans and corn. It added a nice sweetness and texture to the dish. I will definitely be making this again!