Easy Rice Salsa Salad
Bright, zesty, and effortlessly satisfying, this Easy Rice Salsa Salad is your go-to recipe for a vibrant, crowd-pleasing dish that comes together in just 20 minutes! Packed with fluffy cooked rice, juicy fresh tomatoes, crisp bell peppers, hearty black beans, and a fragrant touch of cilantro, it's a wholesome medley of textures and flavors. A tangy lime and salsa dressing, accented with ground cumin, ties everything together, while creamy avocado slices add a luscious finishing touch. Perfect for meal prep, summer potlucks, or a quick and healthy side, this rice salad is as versatile as it is delicious. Gluten-free and easily customizable, it’s a refreshing dish that’s ready to be enjoyed immediately or served chilled for peak flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups Cooked rice
- 2 medium Fresh tomatoes
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 1 medium Bell pepper (any color)
- 1 cup Canned black beans
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 cup Salsa
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 large Avocado
Instructions
Cook the rice according to package instructions if it is not pre-cooked. Allow it to cool completely before assembling the salad.
Dice the fresh tomatoes, red onion, and bell pepper into small uniform pieces. Transfer them to a large mixing bowl.
Rinse and drain the black beans thoroughly and add them to the bowl with the vegetables.
Finely chop the fresh cilantro and add it to the bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, salsa, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Add the cooled cooked rice to the bowl with the vegetables and pour the dressing over the mixture.
Gently toss all the ingredients together until evenly combined, taking care not to mash the rice.
Slice the avocado just before serving and arrange it on top of the salad for a creamy finishing touch.
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1745 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 61.2 g | 78% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.4 g | 47% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2687 mg | 117% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 263.3 g | 96% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 43.3 g | 155% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.4 g | ||
| Protein | 42.3 g | 85% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 287 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 16.1 mg | 89% | |
| Potassium | 3372 mg | 72% | |
*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.
