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Cowboy Rice Salad

Name: Cowboy Rice Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 4 1/2 cups cooked brown rice; Dressing:; 1/3 cup lime juice , plus more to taste; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1 1/2 tbsp honey; 1/2 tsp chipotle powder (sub with smoked paprika + cayenne pepper); 1/2 tsp cumin powder; 1/2 tsp garlic powder (or 1 garlic clove, minced); 3/4 tsp salt; Black Pepper; Salad:; 1 red capsicum/bell pepper , diced; 1 green capsicum/bell pepper , diced; 1 small red onion , chopped; 1 x 400g (14oz) corn kernels , drained; 1 x 400g (14oz) black beans , drained and rinsed; 3 tomatoes , watery seeds removed then diced; 1 cup coriander/cilantro leaves , roughly chopped (Note 2)

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This Cowboy Rice Salad is a zesty and flavorful dish with brown rice, black beans, and a mix of fresh vegetables. The dressing, made with lime juice, honey, and spices, adds a kick of flavor to this wholesome and satisfying salad. Perfect for a healthy lunch or side dish.

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Servings: 8

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4 1/2 cups cooked brown rice

1/3 cup lime juice , plus more to taste

1/2 tsp chipotle powder (sub with smoked paprika + cayenne pepper)

1/2 tsp cumin powder

1/2 tsp garlic powder (or 1 garlic clove, minced)

1 red capsicum/bell pepper , diced

1 green capsicum/bell pepper , diced

1 small red onion , chopped

1 x 400g (14oz) corn kernels , drained

1 x 400g (14oz) black beans , drained and rinsed

3 tomatoes , watery seeds removed then diced

1 cup coriander/cilantro leaves , roughly chopped (Note 2)

Nutrition Facts

Calories

542kcal

27%
Fat

24g

1%
Saturated Fat

3g

0%
Carbohydrates

75g

3%
Fiber

10g

0%
Sugar

4g

0%
Protein

11g

0%
Cholesterol

0mg

0%
Sodium

367mg

18%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Notes

1. I like making this with brown rice because I like the slight nutty flavour, I think it adds more interest to the salad. However, it's super terrific made with white rice too. If using white rice (normal, not jasmine/basmati or other fragrant white rice), it's best to use long grain rice. Next best is medium grain. Short grain and sushi rice will be a too sticky for this rice salad, in my opinion.

If using WHITE RICE, you will need 1 1/2 cups of uncooked rice.

2. Coriander/cilantro is a pretty staple herb for a Southwestern salad! However, if you do not like / have it but are busting to make this salad (I don't blame you), I think the best sub is either 1 1/2 cups of finely sliced shallots / scallions or 3/4 cup finely chopped chives. Different flavour, but still a nice burst of freshness to replace the coriander. Parsley will also be a suitable substitute (3/4 cup chopped) however I don't think it adds flavour as much as the other subs I suggested.

3. Storage: Keeps for 3 days in the fridge.

4. This rice salad is my rice salad version of this famous Cowboy Caviar by Culinary Hill!

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