Confetti Bean and Rice Salad

Brighten up your table with this Confetti Bean and Rice Salad, a vibrant and refreshing dish bursting with flavor and color! Perfect as a side dish, light lunch, or potluck favorite, this recipe combines fluffy long-grain rice with hearty black beans and kidney beans for a protein-packed base. Sweet corn and diced red and yellow bell peppers add a delightful crunch, while fresh cilantro and green onions bring a zesty, herbaceous touch. Tossed in a tangy lime and olive oil dressing spiced with smoked paprika and cumin, this salad is a perfect blend of savory, smoky, and citrusy flavors. Ready in just 30 minutes and served chilled or at room temperature, it’s an easy, make-ahead dish loaded with wholesome ingredients and vibrant textures.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked long-grain rice
• 1 cup black beans (canned, rinsed, and drained)
• 1 cup red kidney beans (canned, rinsed, and drained)
• 1 cup sweet corn (frozen or canned, drained)
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 1 medium yellow bell pepper, diced
• 3 stalks green onion, thinly sliced
• 0.25 cup cilantro, chopped
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 medium lime, juiced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked long-grain rice, black beans, kidney beans, and sweet corn.

Step 2

Add the diced red and yellow bell peppers, green onion, and chopped cilantro to the bowl. Toss gently to mix the ingredients evenly.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the rice and bean mixture. Gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly with the dressing.

Step 5

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more lime juice or salt as desired.

Step 6

Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 7

Serve chilled or at room temperature. Garnish with extra chopped cilantro, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1601.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1591.9

Total Fat 50.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3652.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 260.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 40.8g	0%
Total Sugars 30.7g
Protein 51.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 338.1mg	0%
Iron 18.5mg	0%
Potassium 3140.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 26.6%

Protein: 12.0%

Carbs: 61.4%