I found a recipe for Mexican Bean and Rice Salad on allrecipes.com. I want to share my version with you but you can find the original version here.
Mexican Bean and Rice Salad My Way
2 cups cooked (and cooled) brown rice*
1 (15 ounce ) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained well
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained well
1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
4 to 5 green onions, chopped fine
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 large tomato, diced
A few jalapeno slices, chopped fine**
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon cumin
juice of 1 lime
1/4 to 1/2 cup Italian salad dressing
Mix altogether and chill thoroughly.
*I've given this recipe out to several folks and they always ask about the amount of rice. If it's 2 cups of rice before it has been cooked or after it has been cooked. The measurement is AFTER the rice has been cooked.
**I prefer a little heat so I used about 5 or 6 slices of pickled jalapenos from a jar. You can adjust to whatever heat you prefer your salad to have.
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Another nice addition would be diced avocado but that would never fly at my house as I'm the only one who will touch avocado. And this recipe makes a LOT of salad.
I've had many requests for this recipe. I hope you like it too.
Lordy me, how did you know I was looking at this bag of brown rice, wondering how I would use it today? And I have the other ingredients too. How about that? Thanks, Gerry Lol
ReplyDeleteThank you for the recipe today. I have been looking for a new salad to take to the family reunion this weekend. I think I am going to try this one as it looks like something different and so yummy.
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This looks so good. I guess this will go on the menu this week. I love salads and it is just to hot to cook. Hubby will be gone for work and he isn't a big fan of salads so I need to get my fix while I can. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy looking at your pictures. The salad looks yummy.
ReplyDeletetammy
Yummy! I LOVE rice and avocados. Definitely going to try this one.
ReplyDeleteThat looks delicious! I love to try recipes tried and true. Thanks for sharing this one. : )
ReplyDeleteYummmmmmmy! I love that kind of salad. I'm going to try your recipe this week. =)
ReplyDeleteLooks so darn good I will make it this weekend
ReplyDeleteDiane
looks fresh and delish! I will have to try this one too!
ReplyDeleteNow that sounds like my kind of food. Can't wait to try it!
ReplyDeleteI love this kind of salad...I think your recipe is going to be my dinner tomorrow evening! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteTHIS RECIPE SOUNDS WONDERFUL BUT I WOULD HAVE TO LEAVE OUT THE GREEN PEPPER...IT JUST DOESN'T LIKE ME. BUT IT LOOKS SO YUMMY, I WILL HAVE TO TRY IT AND ESPECIALLY BROWN RICE IS BETTER FOR US...I LOVE ANYTHING WITH RICE.
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HAVE A GOOD WEEK AND THANKS FOR THE RECIPE.
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SIMPLY DEBBIE
Pretty yummy! Might just have to ask my son-in-law to make it for us sometime! He's the cook at our house!
ReplyDeleteLiz
This looks so good, can't wait to make it! The Fried Twinkies were just ok, think I'm too old to enjoy stuff like that anymore...
ReplyDeleteThat looks really good. But I can just see my guys turning their nose up at it. But I'll have to make it for them to find out.
ReplyDeleteI'm going to have to modify it but this recipe makes my mouth water...you always post such interesting recipes--I wish my diet allowed for more variation at times--especially since you make me salivate long distance! LOL
ReplyDeleteThis looks good says one granny to another!! What do you serve with this?
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HAVE A GREAT DAY.
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SIMPLY DEBBIE
This salad is filled with everything I love and I'm with you avocado sounds like a good addition. I have never had anything like this and I am anxious to try it at our next family gathering. We are always trying to come up with new things to try. Thank you for sharing - Hugs - Julie
ReplyDeleteThis is filled with flavors I love, and I'd include the avocado too! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThat recipe sounds really delicious. Thanks for sharing it. Also, thanks for the words of encouragement on my blog. Thanks for stopping by.
ReplyDeleteLooks delicious. Definitely one to try in our house.
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