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Cool Beans Salad Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield: 6 Servings

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Ingredients

3 cups cooked basmati rice
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1-1/2 cups frozen corn, thawed
4 green onions, sliced
1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
DRESSING:
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients; pour over salad and toss to coat. Chill until serving. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1-1/3 cups equals 440 calories, 19 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 659 mg sodium, 58 g carbohydrate, 8 g fiber, 12 g protein.

Originally published as Cool Beans Salad in Taste of Home June/July 2011, p82

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Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.

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Reviewed on Apr. 02, 2012 by mandi robinson

I made a double batch of this on vacation last summer and served it with tortilla chips. I had to make another double batch the next afternoon. Everybody loved this healthy snack coming in off the beach!

Reviewed on Mar. 29, 2012 by bama1989

YUMMY!!!! I have made it several times. This is going to be my go-to recipe for summer potlucks.

Reviewed on Oct. 02, 2011 by chelsea_720

Delish!! Good mix of flavor.

Reviewed on Sep. 26, 2011 by sfarnham

Easy and quick. Very tasty, definitely will make this again.

Reviewed on Sep. 20, 2011 by ferg0109

LOVE it and easy to make ahead of time.

Reviewed on Sep. 20, 2011 by juls1116

Delicious and easy to make ahead. Yum!

Reviewed on Sep. 19, 2011 by JTMA

Just totally awesome!!

Reviewed on Sep. 13, 2011 by rodpauley

very good! I loved it so much, I am taking it to our company picnic to share.

Reviewed on Sep. 10, 2011 by SuzaWa_12

With corn coming out of our ears, I made this for a party and wow! Everyone loved it. I can go so far to say that this is the best corn salad that I have ever made.

Reviewed on Sep. 05, 2011 by kathed5

I made this for a luncheon and it was loved by all! I had extra all week, and added it to salad and gazpacho soup. My friends requested copies of this recipe. It was simply really delicious and super easy.

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