Kidney Bean and Rice Salad
Apple and avocado freshen the taste of this hearty salad. Bottled Thousand Island dressing provides the base for a tangy topper.
Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
Makes 8 side-dish servings.
Ingredients
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2 cups cooked long grain rice, chilled (about 3/4 cup uncooked)
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1 15-1/2-ounce can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
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1 medium green apple (such as Granny Smith or Golden Delicious), cored and cut into thin bite-size strips
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1 medium avocado, seeded, peeled, and chopped (about 1 cup)
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1/2 cup chopped red sweet pepper
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1/3 cup chopped white or red onion
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1/4 cup snipped fresh parsley
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1/4 cup bottled Thousand Island salad dressing
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2 tablespoons olive oil or salad oil
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4 teaspoons lemon juice
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1 tablespoon vinegar
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1 teaspoon prepared mustard
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Salt and pepper
Directions
1.
In a large mixing bowl combine rice, beans, apple, avocado, sweet pepper, onion, and parsley.
2.
For dressing, in small bowl stir together bottled dressing, oil, lemon juice, vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper to taste. Pour over salad; toss gently to coat. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour or up to 2 hours. Makes 8 side-dish servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 221, Total Fat 10 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 2 mg, Sodium 171 mg, Carbohydrate 30 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 6 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 13%, Vitamin C 30%, Calcium 4%, Iron 12%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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