Cuban Beans and Rice Salad

Bright, zesty, and irresistibly satisfying, this Cuban Beans and Rice Salad is the perfect balance of bold flavors and wholesome ingredients. Featuring fluffy white rice, protein-packed black beans, and a medley of colorful veggies like red and green bell peppers, red onion, and juicy cherry tomatoes, this dish is as vibrant as it is delicious. Tossed with a tangy lime-cumin dressing and finished with creamy avocado and fresh cilantro, it's an easy-to-make recipe that’s ready in just 35 minutes. Whether you enjoy it as a refreshing main dish or a flavorful side, this healthy salad is perfect for meal prep, potlucks, or any time you crave a taste of the tropics.

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup White rice
• 1 can (15 oz) Black beans
• 1 Red bell pepper
• 1 Green bell pepper
• 1 Red onion
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons Lime juice
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 Avocado
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes

Directions

Step 1

Cook the white rice according to package instructions. Once cooked, fluff with a fork and set aside to cool to room temperature.

Step 2

Drain and rinse the black beans under cold water and set aside.

Step 3

Finely dice the red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and red onion. Halve the cherry tomatoes. Chop the cilantro.

Step 4

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

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled rice, black beans, diced red and green bell peppers, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and chopped cilantro.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss until all ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 7

Slice the avocado just before serving and gently fold into the salad to avoid mashing.

Step 8

Serve at room temperature or chilled for a refreshing, flavorful meal or side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1443.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1378.4

Total Fat 69.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3712.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 163.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 44.4g	0%
Total Sugars 24.6g
Protein 37.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 348.1mg	0%
Iron 11.2mg	0%
Potassium 2082.9mg	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: 43.8%

Protein: 10.4%

Carbs: 45.8%