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Two-Bean Rice Salad Recipe

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I've had many people tell me how much they like this salad. It's a great dish to take to a potluck dinner.

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Two-Bean Rice Salad Recipe

Prep: 10 min. + chilling

Yield: 18 Servings

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Ingredients

3 cups cooked wild rice
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed
1 cup sliced celery
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons water
3/4 teaspoon salt, optional
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a large salad bowl, combine the rice, beans, peas, celery, onion, chilies and parsley or cilantro; mix well. Combine the remaining ingredients in a jar with tight-fitting lid; shake well. Pour over rice mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Yield: 18 servings.

Nutritional Facts One 1/2-cup serving (prepared without salt) equals 117 calories, 3 g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 308 mg sodium, 18 g carbohydrate, 0 fiber, 5 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat.

Originally published as Two-Bean Rice Salad in Country April/May 1996, p51

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Reviewed on Mar. 19, 2012 by TexasR

I really like this sald, the vinegar is a little strong even after it sits for awhile. I toned it down with a Tablespoon of Dijon mustard and I also added some chopped tomatoes. It is a great pot luck salad.