Cilantro Lime Rice Salad

This rice salad is fresh, balanced, and easy to prepare.
Cilantro and lime bring brightness while corn adds gentle sweetness.
Black beans create a satisfying base without heaviness.
Everything comes together in a simple bowl with everyday ingredients.
A dependable plant-forward dish that works well for meals or gatherings.

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Cilantro Lime Rice Salad

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Cilantro lime rice salad with corn and black beans tossed in a light dressing for a simple vegetarian meal.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Servings: 4

Course: Salad

Cuisine: American, Mediterranean

Calories: 313

Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

  

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• 2 cups cooked rice cooled
• 1 cup corn kernels
• 1 can 15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed
• ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
• 3 tablespoons lime juice
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper

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Cooking Instructions

 

1. Place cooked rice in a large bowl.
2. Add corn and black beans.
3. Drizzle with lime juice and olive oil.
4. Season with salt and black pepper.
5. Toss gently until evenly combined.
6. Sprinkle chopped cilantro over the top before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 313kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 9gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 173mgPotassium: 343mgFiber: 7gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 98IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 31mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use chilled rice for best texture.

Add diced peppers for extra color if desired.

Serve chilled or at room temperature.

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