Mexican Rice Salad
INGREDIENTS
- 1 can (15 oz.) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup cold, cooked rice
- 1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/3 cup sliced green onions
- 1 jalapeño pepper, stem and seeds removed
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp. cumin
- 2 cups (8 oz.) Sargento® ChefStyle Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese
- 1 ripe avocado, peeled, seeded and diced
DIRECTIONS
- 1
Combine beans, rice, tomato, bell pepper, cilantro and green onions in large bowl.
- 2
Drop jalapeño pepper through feed tube of food processor while machine is running. Process until minced. Add oil, lemon juice and cumin; process until well blended. Toss bean mixture with dressing. Cover and chill 2 hours or longer. Just before serving, toss salad with cheese and avocado.
SUMMARY
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None minutes
- Yield: Serves: 6
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See Nutrition Facts
Serves: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories 617
Total Fat 30.5g
Saturated Fat 9.6g
Trans Fat 10.3g
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.1g
Cholesterol 36g
Sodium 246g
Carbohydrates 62g
Protein 27g
Dietary Fiber 14g
Vitamin A 78g
Vitamin C 28g
Calcium 373g
Iron 5g
