How to Make Santa Fe Rice Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Santa Fe Rice Salad is a delightful and vibrant dish that brings together the flavors of the American Southwest in a refreshing and satisfying way. This salad is a perfect combination of fresh vegetables, fluffy rice, and zesty dressing that will have you coming back for seconds.

The key to this recipe is the balance of textures and flavors. The tender and fluffy rice provides a hearty base, while the crisp and crunchy vegetables add a refreshing contrast. The dressing brings a zesty ...

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Ingredients

  • ⅔ cup uncooked white rice
  • 1 ⅓ cups water
  • ¾ cup black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 large tomato, seeded and diced
  • ¾ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • ⅓ cup sliced green onions
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon diced jalapeno peppers
  • ½ teaspoon white sugar
  • salt to taste
  • 1 avocado - peeled, pitted and diced

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and chill.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the rice, beans, tomato, cheese and green onion.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, peppers, sugar and salt. Pour over the rice mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate salad for 30 minutes. Top with avocado just before serving.
  • Nutrition

    334 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 15mg
    • Sodium: 232mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 27g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 9mg
    • Calcium: 130mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 381mg