Moros and Christianos Salad
Brighten up your table with the vibrant and flavor-packed Moros and Cristianos Salad! This fresh twist on the classic Cuban dish combines tender black beans, fluffy white rice, and crisp, colorful veggies like red and green bell peppers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and zesty red onion. Tossed in a tangy lime and cumin vinaigrette, this salad is a perfect balance of hearty and refreshing. Ready in just 30 minutes and ideal for meal prep, it’s a versatile dish that can be served chilled as a crowd-pleasing side or a light, satisfying main course. Packed with wholesome ingredients and bold flavors, this salad brings a taste of the tropics to every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups cooked black beans
- 1.5 cups cooked white rice
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.5 medium red onion, finely chopped
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
Prepare the black beans and white rice ahead of time. Allow both to cool completely before starting the salad.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked black beans, cooked white rice, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and chopped cilantro.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, white vinegar, ground cumin, paprika, salt, and ground black pepper until the dressing is smooth and emulsified.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the mixing bowl.
Gently toss the salad until all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or lime juice as desired.
Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled or at room temperature as a refreshing side dish or light main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1171 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.4 g | 59% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.7 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2997 mg | 130% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 163.4 g | 59% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 33.8 g | 121% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.8 g | ||
| Protein | 35.8 g | 72% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 209 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 13.1 mg | 73% | |
| Potassium | 2187 mg | 47% | |
*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.
