Summer Black Bean and Rice Salad

Summer Black Bean and Rice Salad

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This cold salad is perfect for any hot summer day, especially over the holiday weekend. Packed with protein, high in fiber and delicious flavors that will rock your taste buds. Make this dish ahead of time and keep refrigerated until it's time to serve!

Yields3 Servings
Prep Time20 minsCook Time5 minsTotal Time25 mins
 ½ cup white onion finely chopped
 ½ cup red bell pepperfinely chopped
 1 cup cooked brown or white ricecooked and cooled
 15 oz black beansdrained and rinsed
 ¼ cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
 ½ tsp mustard powder
 2 cloves garlicgrated or finely chopped
 ½ tsp Celtic sea saltto taste
 ¼ tsp fresh cracked black pepperto taste
 2 tbsp vegetable oil
1

In a mixing bowl, stir in onion, red pepper, rice and beans.

2

Grab a mason jar and add lemon juice, dry mustard, garlic, salt, pepper and vegetable oil. Put lid on tight and shake until dressing is fully incorporated.

3

Pour dressing over salad mixture and lightly toss. Please a lid on salad and chill for at least an hour before serving.

4

Notes: I like to make this dish the day before not only to let the flavors meld together, but it saves me time on the day I'm entertaining to do other things.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 3

Ingredients

 ½ cup white onion finely chopped
 ½ cup red bell pepperfinely chopped
 1 cup cooked brown or white ricecooked and cooled
 15 oz black beansdrained and rinsed
 ¼ cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
 ½ tsp mustard powder
 2 cloves garlicgrated or finely chopped
 ½ tsp Celtic sea saltto taste
 ¼ tsp fresh cracked black pepperto taste
 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Directions

1

In a mixing bowl, stir in onion, red pepper, rice and beans.

2

Grab a mason jar and add lemon juice, dry mustard, garlic, salt, pepper and vegetable oil. Put lid on tight and shake until dressing is fully incorporated.

3

Pour dressing over salad mixture and lightly toss. Please a lid on salad and chill for at least an hour before serving.

4

Notes: I like to make this dish the day before not only to let the flavors meld together, but it saves me time on the day I'm entertaining to do other things.

Summer Black Bean and Rice Salad
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