A recipe that is a favorite, easy to make and always a hit with family and friends.
Southwest Salad
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Ingredients
2 c. brown rice
1-15 oz. can black beans, reduced sodium, drained and rinsed
2 c. frozen corn, thawed
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 small white onion, chopped
1/4 c. white wine vinegar
1/4 c. cilantro, chopped
1 jalapeno, chopped
1 tsp. chili powder
Directions
Combine all ingredients and refrigerate. Enjoy!
Variations
Try the recipe without the rice and add a second can of black beans.
Serve warm as a side dish or chilled as an appetizer with chips.
Add diced grilled chicken for a quick entree.
Add an extra jalapeno for a little more kick.
Double the recipe. Makes great leftovers!
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Sounds fantastic. I'm going to the store today so I think I'm going to add this to our menu this week.
Posted by: April | August 29, 2011 at 08:28 AM
Lovely! And sounds as delicious as it is pretty!
Posted by: Elle @ We can begin to feed... | August 29, 2011 at 04:36 PM
this sounds like something i would LOVE!!! definitely need to save the recipe!
Posted by: Julia | August 29, 2011 at 11:00 PM
Hi Julia. It's so tasty and easy. How can you not love it :)
Jill Conyers
My Blog: http://jillconyers.typepad.com/
I believe no decision should be made while running up hill. ~Nike
Posted by: jillconyers | August 30, 2011 at 04:51 AM
I am loving all these recipes! I just need to try more of them now!
Posted by: Tina | August 30, 2011 at 01:37 PM
I made this dish tonight and posted it on my food blog. http://mealsforreal.blogspot.com/2011/09/southwest-salad.html
april@Party of Five
Posted by: April | September 02, 2011 at 07:59 PM
Thank you April for letting me know you liked it and you blogged it. Cool!
Jill Conyers
My Blog: http://jillconyers.typepad.com/
I believe no decision should be made while running up hill. ~Nike
Posted by: jillconyers | September 02, 2011 at 08:12 PM