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Cool Beans Salad Recipe

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This protein-filled dish could be served as a colorful side dish or a meatless main entree. When you make it, double the recipe because it will be gone in a flash! The basmati rice add a unique flavor and the dressing gives it a bit of a tang.

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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

Light-Bodied White Wine

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

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Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2012 by hhambrock

Great for pot lucks! I especially like this because it can be made ahead of time!

Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2012 by beltza

Fantastic!

Reviewed on Aug. 16, 2012 by bdhlsk

Fast and easy !! Very good taste !!! We really like it !!! Let's try it !!!

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!!