Best 7 Rice Pinto Bean And Corn Salad Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with this enticing rice, pinto bean, and corn salad, a delectable dish that combines the goodness of wholesome ingredients to create a delightful culinary experience. This salad is not only a feast for the taste buds but also a vibrant fiesta of colors that will brighten up any table. With its medley of textures and flavors, this salad promises a delightful journey for your palate, satisfying your cravings for a healthy and satisfying meal.

The recipe includes variations to cater to different dietary preferences, including a vegan option that excludes cheese and a spicy version that adds a fiery kick to the mix. Discover the classic rice, pinto bean, and corn salad recipe, along with its vegan and spicy renditions, and relish the versatility of this dish that can be enjoyed as a refreshing side dish at your next barbecue, a protein-packed lunch option, or a light and flavorful dinner.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

RICE AND BEAN SALAD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Soak 1/2 cup minced red onion in cold water, 10 minutes; drain and rinse. Grate 4 halved plum tomatoes into a bowl. Add 3 tablespoons olive oil, the juice of 1 orange, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne, 1 diced bell pepper, the onion, 1 drained can pinto beans and 1 teaspoon salt. Stir in 2 cups cold cooked rice and some chopped cilantro and scallion. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Calories: 336; Total Fat: 12 grams; Saturated Fat: 1.5 grams; Protein:10 grams; Total carbohydrates: 48 grams; Sugar: 8 grams; Fiber: 9 grams; Cholesterol: 0 milligrams; Sodium: 693 milligrams Photograph by Antonis Achilleos

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336 calorie, Fat 12 grams, SaturatedFat 1.5 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 693 milligrams, Carbohydrate 48 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 10 grams, Sugar 8 grams

PINTO BEANS AND RICE



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I love to try different foods, and I especially like to see the reaction of my family when I put new dishes on the dinner table. This was a success. I've since served it at many potlucks and have been asked for the recipe every time.-Linda Romano, Mt. Airy, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large onion, chopped
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3/4 cup ketchup
2 to 4 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1 teaspoon Liquid Smoke, optional
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups cooked long grain rice
2 cans (15 ounces each) pinto beans, rinsed and drained

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Remove from the heat; stir in ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, liquid smoke if desired, salt and pepper. Stir in rice and beans. , Transfer to a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 856mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

MEXICAN BEAN AND RICE SALAD



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Quick, fresh and tasty. I love the ingredients of this recipe.

Provided by TaraV1976

Categories     Salad     Grains     Rice Salad Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups cooked brown rice
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 small onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and diced
1 lime, zested and juiced
¼ cup chopped cilantro leaves
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
salt to taste

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl, combine the brown rice, kidney beans, black beans, corn, onion, green pepper, jalapeno peppers, lime zest and juice, cilantro, garlic, and cumin. Lightly toss all ingredients to mix well, and sprinkle with salt to taste.
  • Refrigerate salad for 1 hour, toss again, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162.4 calories, Carbohydrate 33 g, Fat 1.1 g, Fiber 7.7 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 398.7 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

COOL BEANS SALAD



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This protein-filled dish could be served as a colorful side dish or a meatless main entree. When you make it, double the recipe because it will be gone in a flash! The basmati rice add a unique flavor and the dressing gives it a bit of a tang. -Janelle Lee, Appleton, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups cooked basmati rice
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1-1/2 cups frozen corn, thawed
4 green onions, sliced
1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk the first 8 ingredients. Add the remaining ingredients; toss to coat. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440 calories, Fat 19g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 659mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

PINTO BEANS AND CORN



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Here's a hearty stew made entirely of convenient ingredients (unless you opt to cook the beans from scratch). Serve with simple grain dishes or tortilla specialties that don't include beans, such as Mushroom and Bell Pepper Quesadillas or Soft Tacos (page 172).

Yield 4 to 6 or more servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

Two 16-ounce cans pinto or pink beans, drained and rinsed, or 4 cups cooked pinto or pink beans (from about 1 2/3 cups raw)
2 cups cooked fresh corn kernels (from 3 medium ears) or frozen corn, thawed
One 14- to 16-ounce can low-sodium or Mexican-style stewed tomatoes, chopped, with liquid
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced, or one 4- to 7-ounce can mild green chilies
1 teaspoon ground cumin

Steps:

  • Combine all of the ingredients in a large saucepan or steep-sided stir-fry pan and bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer gently over low heat for 15 minutes. Serve in shallow bowls.
  • These related varieties are most widely used in Mexican and Southwestern dishes. Pink beans are slightly smaller and rounder than pintos, which are speckled when raw but turn a warm brown when cooked. Their mellow flavors are similar, so they may be used interchangeably. Both cook to a fine, creamy texture.
  • Pink and pinto beans combine nicely with rice or corn, either hot and spiced as a main dish, or cold and marinated as a salad.
  • Often used in burritos, enchiladas, and similar tortilla dishes, the flavor of these beans is enhanced by garlic, green chilies, cilantro, cumin, and oregano.
  • Calories: 263
  • Total Fat: 1g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Carbohydrate: 52g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 444mg

MEXICAN BEAN AND CORN RICE SALAD



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I got this recipe from my mother-in-law, who got it from a colleague. She knows how much I like light bean and corn salads, so she made it with me in mind, for a bridal shower we were throwing. She thought I would love it, and I did! :) I've got a couple other bean & corn salad recipes I enjoy, but this one is a bit different because of the rice and salsa. Good for you and tastes good, too. Prep time is mostly due to the time it takes to cook the rice.

Provided by Vino Girl

Categories     Brown Rice

Time 2h50m

Yield 7 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 3/4 cups frozen corn, thawed
1 cup green pepper, chopped
1 cup fresh grape tomatoes, halved
3 tablespoons onions, chopped
1 cup cooked brown rice, cooled
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon cumin
1 cup mild salsa

Steps:

  • Combine the salad ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Mix the dressing ingredients in a small bowl or measuring cup.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad, and mix gently.
  • Cover and chill in the refrigerator overnight or at least two hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237.3, Fat 3.4, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 381.1, Carbohydrate 45.3, Fiber 10.2, Sugar 3.5, Protein 10.6

WARM RICE & PINTOS SALAD



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During my undergrad years, my roommate taught me how to cook vegetarian dishes like brown rice with pintos. It's so versatile; you can turn it into a wrap or casserole. -Natalie Van Apeldoorn, Vancouver, British Columbia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup frozen corn
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 package (8.8 ounces) ready-to-serve brown rice
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1/2 cup salsa
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 bunch romaine, quartered lengthwise through the core
1/4 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add corn and onion; cook and stir 4-5 minutes or until onion is tender. Stir in garlic, chili powder and cumin; cook and stir 1 minute longer., Add beans, rice, green chilies, salsa and cilantro; heat through, stirring occasionally. , Serve over romaine wedges. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 465mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Cook the rice ahead of time: To save time, cook the rice a day or two in advance. Once it's cooked, let it cool completely and then store it in the refrigerator until you're ready to use it.
  • Use canned beans: Pinto beans are a great source of protein and fiber, and canned beans are a convenient way to add them to your salad. Just be sure to rinse them well before using.
  • Add some sweetness: Corn adds a touch of sweetness to the salad, but you can also use other sweet ingredients like chopped pineapple or diced mango.
  • Make it spicy: If you like spicy food, add some chopped jalapeño or cayenne pepper to the salad. You can also add a dollop of hot sauce or Sriracha to your individual serving.
  • Serve it with a dressing: A simple vinaigrette dressing is a great way to add flavor to the salad. You can also use a store-bought dressing, or make your own using your favorite ingredients.

Conclusion:

This rice, pinto bean, and corn salad is a delicious and healthy dish that's perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make, and it's a great way to use up leftover rice and beans. Serve it as a side dish or main course, or pack it in a lunch box for a healthy on-the-go meal.

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