Mexican Bean and Rice Salad Recipe

An easy and simple Mexican rice salad recipe spiced up with flavorful and mouth-watering Mexican ingredients. This recipe yields 10- 11 servings.


Mexican Bean and Rice Salad

Ingredients

1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups cooked brown rice
1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 lime, zested and juiced
1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves
1 small onion, diced
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon minced garlic
salt to taste

Directions

First, combine the brown rice, kidney beans, black beans, corn, onion, green pepper, jalapeno peppers, lime zest and juice, cilantro, garlic, and cumin in a large salad bowl.
And then, lightly toss all ingredients to mix well, and sprinkle with salt to taste.
Lastly, refrigerate salad for 1 hour, and then toss again.
Mexican Bean and Rice Salad recipe is ready to serve!

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