Cool Beans Salad Recipe
A refreshing and flavorful Cool Beans Salad featuring a zesty cumin-chili dressing, mixed beans, basmati rice, and fresh vegetables. Perfect as a light lunch, side dish, or picnic staple.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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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
Salad
- 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
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, sugar, minced garlic, salt, ground cumin, chili powder, and pepper until well combined and smooth.
- Add the salad ingredients: To the dressing bowl, add the cooked basmati rice, kidney beans, black beans, thawed corn, sliced green onions, chopped sweet red pepper, and minced fresh cilantro. Toss everything gently to coat all ingredients evenly with the dressing.
- Chill the salad: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld and to serve it cool.
Notes
- Use cooked basmati rice prepared ahead or store-bought to save time.
- Thaw frozen corn by placing it in the refrigerator for several hours or rinsing under cold water and draining.
- Adjust seasoning, especially salt and chili powder, according to taste preferences.
- This salad keeps well refrigerated for up to 2 days, making it ideal for meal prep.
- For a spicier kick, add some chopped jalapeño or a dash of hot sauce to the dressing.
Keywords: bean salad, rice salad, kidney beans, black beans, cool salad, vegetarian, healthy lunch
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