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Black Bean and Rice Salad

Black Bean and Rice Salad

168 Ratings
168 Ratings
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Black Bean and Rice Salad
Makes: 3 servings
Total Cost: $$$$

Full of protein, fiber, and flavor, this salad works well as a side dish or stands alone as a main dish. It can also be made ahead of time and refrigerated.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup onion (chopped)
  • 1/2 cup bell pepper (green or red, chopped)
  • 1 cup brown rice (or white rice, cooked and cooled)
  • 1 can black beans (15 ounce, drained and rinsed)
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar (or white wine vinegar or lemon juice)
  • 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder (optional)
  • 1 clove garlic (chopped, or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. In a mixing bowl, stir together onion, red or green pepper, rice, and beans.
  3. In a jar with a tight fitting lid, add vinegar, dry mustard, garlic, salt, pepper and vegetable oil. Shake until dressing is evenly mixed.
  4. Pour dressing over bean mixture and stir to mix evenly. Chill for at least one hour. Serve cold as a side dish or main dish.

Notes

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Source:

Montana State University Extension Service
Nutrition Education Program

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 cup, 1/3 of recipe (289g)
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 520
Total Fat 12 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 688 mg
Carbohydrates 87 g
Dietary Fiber 17 g
Total Sugars 3 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 18 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 114 mg
Iron 5 mg
Potassium 823 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 520
Total Fat 12 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Monounsaturated Fat 4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 5 g
Linoleic Acid 4 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.7 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 0 mg
Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrates 87 g
Dietary Fiber 17 g
Total Sugars 3 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 18 g
Minerals
Calcium 114 mg
Potassium 823 mg
Sodium 688 mg
Copper 633 mcg
Iron 5 mg
Magnesium 167 mg
Phosphorus 409 mg
Selenium 22 mcg
Zinc 3 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 5 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.5 mg
Vitamin B12 0 mcg
Vitamin C 22 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 3 mg
Vitamin K 18 mcg
Folate 142 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.6 mg
Riboflavin 0.2 mg
Niacin 4 mg
Choline 70 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 1 1/4 cups
Grains 2 ounces
Protein Foods 3 1/2 ounces

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This salad was pretty awful! All my family and I could taste was the onion and lemon juice! Ewwwwww!!!
04/21/10
The vinegar was a bit too strong; if not using rice vinegar it would be better to reduce the amount a bit. We liked it best with lemon, but less than the amount in the recipe.
10/23/07
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