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Southwest Brown Rice Salad
Utilize perfectly cooked, nutty brown rice in this hearty Southwest Brown Rice Salad! It’s packed with black beans, crisp veggies and it’s tossed in a zesty chili lime dressing. It’s a great way to use leftover rice and it’s perfect for meal prep lunch or dinner!
Ingredients
Instructions
- Step 1
Prepare the dressing. Place the olive oil, lime juice, garlic, honey, smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper in a small jar. Secure the lid and shake vigorously until emulsified. Taste and adjust the seasoning as necessary.
- Step 2
Place the room temperature brown rice, black beans, corn, bell peppers, red onion, jalapeño and cilantro in a large bowl. Toss with enough dressing to coat (you may not need it all). Top the salad with the avocado just before serving. Enjoy!
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I’m Marcie, a wife, mother of 2 boys and a German Shepherd named Uzi. I’m a cooking school graduate residing in Boise, Idaho where I can’t get enough of the outdoors. I created Flavor the Moments in 2012 so that I could share recipes with friends and family. Over the years, I’ve built this blog into a trusted resource for home cooks looking for real food recipes that highlight seasonal produce and sustainable protein sources.
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