Southwest Rice Salad
Gluten free Southwest Rice Salad is fresh, delicious and filling yet won't weigh you down and it is easy to make!
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Servings: 8
Calories: 406kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups long grain rice - I use Jasmine
- 3 cups water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
- 15 oz canned corn - drained
- 15 oz black beans - drained
- 1 red bell pepper - seeded & diced
- 1 cup queso fresco - crumbled
- ½ cup fresh cilantro - rinsed & chopped
- 2 limes - juiced
- ¼ cup olive oil
- salt & pepper to taste
- 1-2 avocadoes - sliced or diced
- extra cilantro & queso fresco - for garnish
Instructions
- Bring water, olive oil and salt to a boil. Stir in the rice. Cover and turn the heat to low. Cook for 15 minutes or until cooked through, then transfer to a large serving bowl and let it cool for about 10-15 minutes.
- Combine remaining ingredients (except for avocado) with the rice and stir to combine well. Taste and re-season if needed. It can be covered and stored in the fridge for several hours or overnight. When ready to serve, top with avocado and drizzle with more lime juice.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Southwest Rice Salad
Serving Size
8 ounce
Amount per Serving
Calories
406
% Daily Value*
Fat
17
g
26
%
Saturated Fat
4
g
25
%
Trans Fat
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
10
g
Cholesterol
11
mg
4
%
Sodium
357
mg
16
%
Potassium
486
mg
14
%
Carbohydrates
53
g
18
%
Fiber
8
g
33
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
12
g
24
%
Vitamin A
704
IU
14
%
Vitamin C
28
mg
34
%
Calcium
125
mg
13
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.