This irresistible, zesty Mexican-style salad comes together quickly and easily using refreshing ingredients bursting with flavor, texture, and color. A virtual fiesta in the mouth!

Mexican Bean and Rice Salad

Prep Time::20 mins

Additional Time:: 1 hr

Total Time:: 1 hr 20 mins

Servings::10

Ingredients

2 cups cooked brown rice

1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained

1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained

1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained

1 small onion, diced

1 green bell pepper, diced

2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and diced

1 lime, zested and juiced

¼ cup chopped cilantro leaves

1 teaspoon minced garlic

1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin

salt to taste

Directions

Combine brown rice, kidney beans, black beans, corn, onion, green pepper, jalapeño peppers, lime zest and juice, cilantro, garlic, and cumin in a large serving bowl. Gently toss ingredients to mix well. Sprinkle with salt to taste.

Refrigerate salad for 1 hour, toss again, and serve.

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