Herbed Rice and Spicy Black Bean Salad Recipe
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Herbed Rice and Spicy Black Bean Salad

By: Kelly Belli 
"Delicious fresh herbs and a blend of peppers make this a fresh, light, and healthy dish that can be a side or a main course. My family loves this on warm summer nights."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (38)

Prep Time:
45 Min
Ready In:
55 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 cups cold, cooked white rice
  • 1 (14 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
  • 1 (4 ounce) can chopped black olives
  • 3 green onions, chopped
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Directions

  1. Make a seasoning by mixing together the basil, thyme, parsley, cilantro, salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder in a bowl.
  2. Gently mix together the rice, black beans, celery, olives, and green onions in a large bowl. Season the rice mixture with 1 teaspoon of the seasoning.
  3. Make a dressing by whisking the vinegar and olive oil with the seasoning; allow to rest for 10 minutes. Pour the dressing over the rice mixture; stir to combine.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 185 | Total Fat: 8.8g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2008 by Bagmeister   view full review
Did not have fresh thyme or cilantro, so used dried (1 tsp ea). mixed the dressing, waited 10...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2007 by bee mamma   view full review
Used the recipe as written and it was wonderful. Very fresh tasting. I think using the fresh...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 15, 2008 by P.Smith   view full review
This is a very tasty and unique salad, and has a nice color with the white rice, black beans...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 3, 2008 by Valerie   view full review
I took a 1/2 day off of work and made this and the Tilapia with Mango Salsa. It is absolutely...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 7, 2008 by morgan   view full review
I made this with brown rice instead and added in som steamed broccoli..My Husband and I loved it
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 26, 2007 by macman   view full review
recipe was great. i made one slight change in it, istead of the heat from the cayenne, i...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2010 by MrsCabes   view full review
What a great, light alternative to a Mexican "heavy" side! Cool and refreshing - lots of herbs...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 4, 2010 by MPEPLIN   view full review
Surprisingly spicy and full of flavor. Good to make the day before. Great alternative to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2011 by Nicolette   view full review
Starting with leftover brown rice and omitting the cilantro (don't like) as well as the black...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 9, 2010 by BUBINK   view full review
Really liked this recipe!! I used a pouch of ready made brown rice and zapped it in the...

 

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