SOUTHWEST RICE AND CORN SALAD WITH LEMON DRESSING

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Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Side     Picnic     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     High Fiber     Lemon     Avocado     Corn     Bell Pepper     Healthy     Low Cholesterol     Potluck     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Vegan     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield 8 side-dish servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup long-grain white rice
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 1/2 cups fresh corn kernels (cut from 2 ears) or frozen corn kernels, thawed
1 cup chopped fresh poblano chiles or green bell pepper
1 cup diced seeded yellow bell pepper
1 cup 1/2-inch cubes yellow zucchini
1 avocado, halved, peeled, diced
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Cook rice until just tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water. Drain again.
  • Meanwhile, whisk lemon juice and 3 tablespoons oil in small bowl. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add corn, poblanos, yellow bell pepper, and zucchini. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Sauté until vegetables are just tender, 6 to 7 minutes; scrape into large bowl. Add rice, avocado, green onions, cilantro, and dressing; toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper.

Noti Dilshan
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I can't wait to try this salad! It looks so refreshing and delicious.


Aldo Medina
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This salad is a keeper! I've already made it several times and it's always a hit.


Chelsea Ratemo
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I'm definitely going to try this salad again. I think it has the potential to be a new favorite.


Landiwe Kheswa
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Overall, I thought this salad was a good starting point. With a few tweaks, it could be really great.


Shannel Wright
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I would have liked more pictures in the recipe. It would have been helpful to see what the salad was supposed to look like at each step.


md parves
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I thought the instructions for this salad were a bit confusing. I had to read them several times before I understood what I was supposed to do.


Swamy Natha
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This salad was a bit too sweet for my taste. I would have preferred a more savory dressing.


MD ALAMIN ISLAM
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I found this salad to be too bland. I added some extra spices and it was much better.


Swedi Emanuel
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I wasn't a fan of this salad. The flavors just didn't work for me.


Juan Rodriguez
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I thought this salad was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Tek bahadur Sunar
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This salad was easy to make and tasted great. I would definitely recommend it to others.


Abdul Ahad Jutt
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I wasn't sure how I would like this salad, but I was pleasantly surprised. It was really good!


Heather Zachry
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This salad was a refreshing and healthy side dish. I'll definitely be making it again.


Hajra Khan
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I made this salad for a party, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


ziddiraja raja
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This salad was delicious! I loved the combination of the sweet corn, black beans, and red onion.


Brother mercado
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I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so fresh and flavorful, and it's perfect for a summer cookout.


TIKARAM
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This Southwest rice and corn salad was a hit at my last potluck! The flavors were amazing, and the lemon dressing really brought it all together.