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Cool Beans Salad

Name: Cool Beans Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 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; 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

74 reviews

Test Kitchen Approved

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Oct. 27, 2023

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 adds a unique flavor and the dressing gives it a bit of a tang. —Janelle Lee, Appleton, Wisconsin

Ingredients

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
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

Directions

In a large bowl, whisk the first 8 ingredients. Add the remaining ingredients; toss to coat. Chill until serving.

Test Kitchen Tips

Giving this salad time to soak in the blissful dressing makes a huge flavor difference.

Canned corn works here, too. Just drain before adding.

Use any beans you prefer. Pinto beans are a good option.

This confetti-esque salad is perfect party fodder. Serve in 2-ounce plastic cups for easy serving and cleanup.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/3 cups: 440 calories, 19g fat (3g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 659mg sodium, 58g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 8g fiber), 12g protein.

Cool Beans Salad

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