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Two-Bean Rice Salad

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

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (6)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 18 servings
 

Ingredients

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

Directions

  1. 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.

Footnotes

  • 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, 5 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 3, 2007 by L.P.F   view full review
i had to make this for my spanish class.Each student was to bring a spanish food item in.I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2009 by J.G.   view full review
This is a beautiful, colorful vegan salad. The missing ingredient is lemon juice. I mixed in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 8, 2007 by JenM   view full review
Ok, I am giving this only 3 stars because to be fair - I really disliked it. But the people I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 19, 2009 by Anhata   view full review
Our kids did NOT like the vinagrette dressing, so we don't use it, we use soy sauce and ginger...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 11, 2008 by Scarborough Fair   view full review
This is best as a side dish. It tasted great though. I didn't check how many servings it made...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 15, 2007 by emmae   view full review
This was good - I like the combination of ingredients. The dressing could use a little...

 

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