Two-Bean Rice Salad
I've had many people tell me how much they like this salad. It's a great dish to take to a potluck dinner.18 ServingsPrep: 10 min. + chilling
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.
Nutrition 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,