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Southwestern Rice Salad Recipe

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This meatless salad makes a robust side dish, filling lunch or satisfying snack. Try spooning some into low-fat tortillas for a main course. If you're counting fat grams, it's also tasty without the olives.

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Southwestern Rice Salad Recipe

Prep: 20 min. + chilling

Yield: 7 Servings

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Ingredients

2 cups cooked long grain rice, cooled
1 cup cooked wild rice, cooled
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1-1/2 cups frozen corn, thawed
1/2 cup diced red onion
1/2 cup diced green pepper
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1-1/2 cups chunky salsa
1/2 cup reduced-fat Italian salad dressing
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine salsa, salad dressing, cumin and salt; shake well.
Pour over rice mixture and stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Yield: 7 servings.

Nutritional Analysis: One serving (1 cup) equals 257 calories, 4 g fat (0.55 g saturated fat), 0.55 mg cholesterol, 537 mg sodium, 48 g carbohydrate, 12 g fiber, 12 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 lean meat, 1 fat.

Originally published as Southwestern Rice Salad in Light & Tasty June/July 2001, p39

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Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2012 by KarenKasprowicz

I made this the first time for a bar-b-que where a number of the people would be older and did not like spicy food. I used a mild salsa and they loved it. The next time I made it I used a medium salsa and mixed a little orange peppers in for color. You can change this up depending on who will be eating and their preferences. Terrific!

Reviewed on Jan. 17, 2012 by julezh

I came across this recipe while looking for meatless dishes. My husband and I love the flavorful mixture! It has quickly become a favorite with rice, beans and the southwest flavor. I use brown rice instead of long grain for the great taste.