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Mexican Rice Salad

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Mexican Rice Salad ~ This easy rice and beans salad can be made up to two days in advance and served cold or at room temperature! via @thiswifecooks

Mexican Rice Salad ~

This easy rice and beans salad can be made up to two days in advance and served cold or at room temperature.

Serve with Mexican Grilled Tofu.

Mexican Rice Salad ~ This easy rice and beans salad can be made up to two days in advance and served cold or at room temperature!

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  • Mexican Rice and Bean Salad Recipe
  • Ingredients for Mexican Rice Salad
  • How to Make Mexican Rice Salad
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Mexican Rice and Bean Salad Recipe

I like this recipe because it’s best served chilled. While I do love traditional rice and beans, this cold salad is great for satisfying that craving in a new and refreshing way, especially during the warmer months.

This easy side dish is also perfect for holidays and potlucks. While it’s delicious right away, this is one of those dishes that benefits from spending a little time, even overnight, in the fridge.

Note that this recipe calls for rice that is pre-cooked and completely cooled. The best way to cool the rice down quickly, and without it clumping together, is to spread it onto a rimmed baking sheet. Then, when the rice is cooled and ready, proceed with the recipe. If you have room, try setting the baking sheet in the refrigerator to speed up the cooling process.

Mexican Rice Salad ~ This easy rice and beans salad can be made up to two days in advance and served cold or at room temperature!

Ingredients for Mexican Rice Salad

You will need the following:

  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3 cups long grain white rice, cooked and cooled completely
  • 1 (15-ounce)) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 1/4 cup scallions, chopped
  • 4 tablespoons cilantro, divided

How to Make Mexican Rice Salad

STEP ONE: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, chili powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder, then set aside.

STEP TWO: In a large bowl, combine the cooked and cooled rice, black beans, pinto beans, corn, red bell pepper, scallions, and 2 tablespoons of cilantro. Pour in the dressing and gently toss to coat.

STEP THREE: Adjust seasoning to taste, sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons of cilantro, and chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Mexican Rice Salad ~ This easy rice and beans salad can be made up to two days in advance and served cold or at room temperature!

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Mexican Rice Salad ~ This easy rice and beans salad can be made up to two days in advance and served cold or at room temperature!
Mexican Rice Salad ~ This easy rice and beans salad can be made up to two days in advance and served cold or at room temperature!

Mexican Rice Salad

This easy rice and beans salad can be made up to two days in advance and served cold or at room temperature!
5 from 3 votes
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: CInco de Mayo, dairy free, make-ahead, Mexican, potluck, rice, vegan, vegetarian
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 448kcal
Author: Holly Gray
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3 cups long grain white rice cooked and cooled completely
  • 1 15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 15-ounce can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup frozen corn thawed
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper seeded and chopped
  • 1/4 cup scallions chopped
  • 4 tablespoons cilantro divided

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, chili powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder, then set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine the cooked and cooled rice, black beans, pinto beans, corn, red bell pepper, scallions, and 2 tablespoons cilantro. Pour in the dressing and gently toss to coat.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste, sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons cilantro, and chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 448kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 506mg | Potassium: 347mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 417IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 2mg
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  1. Erin

    July 17, 2023 at 5:55 pm

    5 stars
    This Mexican rice salad is easy to pull together and so delicious! Thanks for the recipe.

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  2. nancy

    July 17, 2023 at 11:15 pm

    5 stars
    i’ve been on a Mexican food kick lately. this rice recipe is perfect. I’ll be making it again this week

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