Name: Easy Southwestern Black Bean, Rice, and Corn Salad
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: ½ cup rice; 1 cup water; 1 can black beans, (drained); 1 can corn, (drained); 2 medium tomatoes, (chopped); 2 scallions, (chopped); 1 Tbsp dill, (finely chopped); 1 Tbsp lemon juice; 2 Tbsp olive oil; ⅛ tsp ground cayenne pepper; salt, (to taste)

This Southwestern black bean salad recipe is healthy and delicious! It is a perfect fresh black bean salad for potlucks, gatherings and busy weeks.

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Easy Southwestern Black Bean, Rice, and Corn Salad

This Southwestern black bean salad recipe is healthy and delicious! It is a perfect fresh black bean salad for potlucks, gatherings and busy weeks.

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Course: Dinner, Lunch, Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Allergy: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings:

Calories: 341kcal

Equipment

strainer
Saucepan
knife
cutting board
salad bowl

Ingredients

½ cup rice
1 cup water
1 can black beans, drained
1 can corn, drained
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
2 scallions, chopped
1 Tbsp dill, finely chopped
1 Tbsp lemon juice
2 Tbsp olive oil
⅛ tsp ground cayenne pepper
salt, to taste

Instructions

Rinse rice until water runs clear.
In a small pot, bring 1 cup water to a boil. Add in rice, cover pot, and cook on the lowest temperature until water is all gone. Fluff with a fork.
Mix rice with the rest of the ingredients. Add salt to taste.