Mixed Bean and Rice Salad
A hearty and colorful salad combining beans, rice, and fresh vegetables with a tangy dressing.
Equipment
- Chopping board
- Chopping knife
- Saucepan
- Mixing bowl
- Wooden spoon
Ingredients
- 375 g rice
- 2 x 400 g tins mixed beans rinsed and drained
- 340 g sweetcorn
- 1 red onion thinly sliced
- 2 red peppers diced
- 1 lime (zest and juice)
- 2 tsp honey
- 1 red chilli finely sliced
Instructions
- Cook rice according to packet instructions.
- Once cooked, rinse under cold water to cool.
- When cold combine in a bowl with the beans, sweetcorn, onion and red peppers.
- Mix the lime zest and juice, honey and chilli together in a cup.
- Pour over the rice mixture and mix well.
Notes
A colorful and vibrant salad that’s perfect for summer picnics or a quick lunch.
Nutrition per Serving
Calories: 393kcalCarbohydrates: 84gProtein: 13gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.4gTrans Fat: 0.003gSodium: 16mgPotassium: 642mgFiber: 8gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 1425IUVitamin C: 71mgCalcium: 49mgIron: 3mg
Source
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Simple, yet healthy. Taste is good but nothing fancy.
It’s a good choice if you have some rice leftovers, or for meal prepping.