Black Bean Rice Salad
Packed with vibrant colors, bold flavors, and wholesome ingredients, this Black Bean Rice Salad is the ultimate healthy and satisfying dish for any occasion. Featuring fluffy white or brown rice, protein-rich black beans, sweet bursts of corn, crisp red bell peppers, and juicy cherry tomatoes, this salad is as nutritious as it is delicious. Fresh cilantro and a zesty lime-cumin dressing elevate the flavors, while optional creamy avocado adds a luxurious twist. Perfect for meal prep, potlucks, or as a light main course, this easy-to-make salad comes together in just 30 minutes and can be served chilled or at room temperature. It's a gluten-free, vegetarian-friendly dish that’s perfect for summer entertaining or busy weeknights.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 1 can canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.5 medium red onion, finely chopped
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium lime, juiced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 medium optional diced avocado
Instructions
Cook rice according to package instructions if not already cooked. Allow it to cool to room temperature.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice, drained black beans, corn kernels, diced red bell pepper, halved cherry tomatoes, red onion, and chopped cilantro.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the rice and vegetable mixture. Toss gently to combine, ensuring everything is evenly coated.
If desired, gently fold in the diced avocado right before serving to prevent it from becoming mushy.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lime juice, if needed.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled or at room temperature as a side dish or light main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1767 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 70.0 g | 90% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.8 g | 54% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2028 mg | 88% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 246.1 g | 89% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 46.9 g | 168% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.9 g | ||
| Protein | 49.3 g | 99% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 298 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 17.5 mg | 97% | |
| Potassium | 3198 mg | 68% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
