Best Brown Rice Fiesta Salad Recipes

FIESTA RICE AND BEAN SALAD

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My entire family loves this salad-especially when I fix it with fresh-picked sweet corn. The summery ingredients and fragrant cilantro make it a good match for a barbecued main course. -Diane Lynch, Sugar Grove, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 package (6.2 ounces) fast-cooking long grain and wild rice mix
2 cups fresh or frozen corn
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
1 small sweet orange pepper, chopped
1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1/2 cup reduced-fat Italian salad dressing
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Prepare rice mix according to package directions; cool. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil. Add corn; cover and cook for 5-6 minutes or until tender. Drain corn and rinse in cold water., In a large bowl, combine the rice, corn, beans, onions, peppers, cilantro and olives. Combine the salad dressing, lime juice and pepper; drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 470mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

FIESTA RICE SALAD

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You just can't lose with this winning combination of cumin, lime juice, and cilantro. Munch on this for a lovely light lunch, or pair it with your favorite Mexican dish for a super-satisfying dinner.

Provided by Shannon Smith

Categories Rice Sides

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 can(s) black beans, rinsed & drained
2 c cooked brown rice
1 red or yellow bell pepper, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
3-4 scallions, sliced
1 c fresh cilantro, chopped
3/4 c salsa
1/3 c italian dressing
juice of 1 lime
1 tsp cumin

Steps:

1. Put rice in a mixing bowl (rice should not be warm, let it cool completely or refrigerate to cool if necessary).
2. Add all other ingredients and mix thoroughly.
3. Refrigerate for 1 hour & serve.

AMAZING BROWN RICE SALAD

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A delicious brown rice salad recipe I concocted myself. Everyone loves it. Great to take to parties as a side dish.

Provided by Suzanne Gwinn

Categories Salad Grains Rice Salad Recipes

Time 3h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 cups water
1 cup brown rice
¼ cup diced red onion
½ cup diced celery
¼ cup dried cranberries
½ cup balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing
1 tablespoon sugar

Steps:

In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in rice, cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 45 to 60 minutes, or until done.
Transfer rice to a serving bowl, and stir in onion, celery, cranberries, salad dressing and sugar. Cover, refrigerate, and serve cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302 calories, Carbohydrate 49.7 g, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 364.6 mg, Sugar 9.9 g

BROWN RICE FIESTA SALAD

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Categories Salad Rice No-Cook Picnic High Fiber

Yield 4-6 people

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 cups brown rice, cooked
1 can chick peas
1/2 cup, pine nuts
4 tomatoes cubed
2 cucumbers, peeled, cubed
4 oz fetta cheese
a handful of chopped fresh basil or mint
a handful of chopped spinach (optional)
for the dressing
4 tbsp extra virgin
olive oil
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 cloves crushed garlic
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

Simply mix all salad ingredients together. Then mix dressing ingredients, and pour over salad and mix, 30 minutes before serving. Enjoy.....yum!

BROWN RICE SALAD

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A scrumptious salad bursting with flavor and textures is tossed with a creamy vinaigrette dressing!

Provided by dakota kelly

Categories Salad Grains Rice Salad Recipes

Time 2h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 ⅔ cups uncooked brown rice
2 ½ cups water
1 cup low fat sour cream
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons honey
½ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
2 slices bacon
1 cup diced red bell pepper
1 cup chopped green onions
½ cup frozen green peas, thawed
¼ cup toasted almond slices
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Steps:

Place rice and water in a medium saucepan, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 45 to 60 minutes.
In a medium bowl, mix the sour cream, red wine vinegar, lime juice, honey, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Place bacon in a skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble, and set aside.
In a large bowl, mix the rice, dressing mixture, bacon, bell pepper, green onions, peas, almonds, and cilantro. Chill at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202.9 calories, Carbohydrate 30.5 g, Cholesterol 13.7 mg, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 143.6 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

BROWN RICE SALAD

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Bottled salad dressing gives just the right amount of punch to this cold rice and bean salad that's perfect for warm summer picnics. -Rosemarie Bush of Bangor, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 cups cooked brown rice, cooled
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2 celery ribs with leaves, chopped
1 medium red onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
4-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley or 1-1/2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup fat-free Italian salad dressing

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Add salad dressing; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 522mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges