Cold Veggie, Bean, and Rice Salad
Shannon Clark and Danielle Christine
Shannon Clark and Danielle Christine
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414 Calories
58 g Carbs
13 g Protein
15 g Fat
Total Time
Servings
4 servings

Looking for the perfect meat-free side dish to take to your next hot summer barbecue? Rich in nutrients, high in hunger-satisfying fiber, and a complete source of protein, this dish is exactly what you've been looking for.

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup lime juice
  • 1 tbsp orange juice
  • 2 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1½ cup wild rice, cooked
  • 1 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup chopped carrots
  • ¼ red onion, diced
  • 1 stalk, medium (7-1/2" - 8" long) celery, peeled and chopped
  • 1 cup, kernels corn
  • ½ cup mini heirloom tomatoes
  • ⅓ cup parsley, chopped
  • ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
  • 2 tbsp green onion, chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

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  1. In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, lime juice, orange juice, garlic, and cumin.
  2. Toss the remaining ingredients together, drizzle with dressing and toss again. Serve, adding salt and pepper at the table as desired.
  3. Serve, adding salt and pepper at the table as desired.