Black Bean Salad
I know for most of us we want to limit our time in the kitchen during the summer heat. So this one is quick and easy and limited cooking. A great recipe for leftover rice too.Black Bean Salad.
What You Need
2 Large Tomatoes (chopped)
1 Red bell pepper (chopped)
2 Green chilies (chopped) remove seeds for less heat.
¾ Cup lemon juice
1 Tbsp fresh cilantro (chopped)-optional
1 Tbsp fresh basil (chopped)
¼ tsp cayenne pepper powder-optional
1 Can of corn (15.25 oz)
1 Can black beans (15.25 oz.)
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 Medium onion ( chopped)
1/2 tsp garlic (chopped fine or minced)
2 Cups brown rice (cooked)
Salt and black pepper
Mixing Bowl
Non stick skillet
Lets Make It! Prepare rice according to directions and set aside to let cool. In a bowl combine tomatoes, red pepper, chili peppers, lemon juice, cilantro, basil, cayenne pepper, corn and beans and mix well and set aside. Heat olive oil in a non stick skillet over medium low heat and sauté onions until they are translucent. Add garlic and sauté for another minute or so, let cool. Add cooled rice and mix well using a fork to fluff. Pour into the vegetable bowl a little at a time tossing together as you go along. Add Salt and pepper to taste.
Serves 2-4
Katies Tid Bits * you can cool in the refrigerator but it may make the rice sticky. If you don’t want it spicy leave out the peppers and the chili powder and add some chopped celery.
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Deborah says
I love black beans, this one sounds really tasty!
Kristina says
This looks yummy – I love trying new salad recipes!
Thanks for sharing,
Kristina
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Dena says
Hi, new follower from Totally Tuesday Blog Hop. Looks like a great blog, can’t wait to explore more.
Kathy says
Hi Kathrine,
I really enjoy salads like this one. I always rinse canned beans to reduce the sodium level.
Have a great week!
Katherine says
I use low sodium beans too. Hugs!
Runnermom-jen says
This looks really good!!
P.S. I always try to limit my time in the kitchen 😉
Katherine says
giggle, Hugs!!
Jennifer Scheffel says
Thanks so much for the Meatless Monday post. Recently I decided to go meatless except for one weekend day. I’m happy to have a trusted recipe. It looks great, can’t wait to try it!
Katherine says
Hi Jennifer I hope you’ll check back weekly I post a new meatless recipe every week. Be sure to check past recipes under the recipe tab. Hugs
Ms. A says
I’d have to leave out some of the stuff, but it looks delicious. Anything to avoid the oven is a wonderful idea!
Katherine says
You can always alter recipes, sometimes its the best way to find a new favorite 🙂
Barbara F. says
This sounds so cool, refreshing and delicious! I will have to make this. I like the idea of a meatless day once a week (and I have to remind myself that pizza doesn’t count!). xo,
Katherine says
Well…have you tried the meatless Monday pizza recipe I posted a while back? You might be able to add that one. Hugs!
Alex J. Cavanaugh says
My wife would love that!
Katherine says
Hi Alex I bet she’d love it even more if you made it for her ..hint 😉 Hugs
Shady Del Knight says
I love to go meatless, Katie. Beans and rice are favorites of mine and I enjoy those other fixings as well. Thanks for posting, dear friend!
Katherine says
Oh it is truly my pleasure. Beans and rice are two of our fav’s also. Hugs!
Victoria says
Oh I love a good rice salad! I made one this weekend with risotto rice…nice change…
Your’s looks amazing!!! 🙂
Katherine says
Oh I love risotto, Hugs!