Fiesta Rice Salad Recipes

FIESTA RICE AND BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare rice mix according to package directions; cool. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil. Add corn; cover and cook for 5-6 minutes or until tender. Drain corn and rinse in cold water., In a large bowl, combine the rice, corn, beans, onions, peppers, cilantro and olives. Combine the salad dressing, lime juice and pepper; drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

FIESTA RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Pour beans into colander; rinse with cool tap water; drain.
• Pour rice into medium bowl. Seed and chop peppers and celery into bite sized pieces; add to bowl.
• Mince scallions, using all the whites and enough tender green tops to make 1/2 cup; add to bowl.
• Chop cilantro leaves; add to bowl.
• Add drained black beans; set bowl aside.
• Pour the picante sauce and dressing into 2 cup glass measure. Add lime juice and cumin; stir to mix well.
• Pour dressing over rice and vegetables and stir gently until the salad is mixed well.
• Serve at once or chill til ready to serve. Leftovers can be refrigerated in air tight container for up to four days.
• NOTE: The rice needs to be cold. If you do not have precooked rice, cook according to package directions and rinse under cold tap water until rice is cool. Drain rice and place in freezer to continue cooling while you cut up the veggies.

FIESTA RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Add the rice, black beans, corn, tomatoes, cilantro, and red onion to a large mixing bowl. Stir to combine.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, avocado oil, and cumin. Pour over the salad and stir to coat.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste and stir once more. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

FIESTA SALSA RICE

Steps:

• Bring 2 cups water and olive oil to a boil in a medium saucepan. Stir in rice and contents of spice pack. Return to a boil. Cover; reduce heat to low. Simmer until most water is absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
• While rice cooks, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
• Stir cooked beef, salsa, and corn into the rice. Let simmer for 5 minutes or until warm. Serve.

FIESTA RICE

Steps:

• In a small skillet over medium heat, saute the onion in butter until tender. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in the next eight ingredients. , Divide between two ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pans. Stir 2 cups of water into each pan. Cover and bake at 350° for 1-1/2 hours. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese. Return to the oven for 5-10 minutes or until cheese melts.

RICED CAULIFLOWER FIESTA FLATS

Steps:

• Cook riced cauliflower in a large skillet for 5 minutes. Add fajita seasoning and stir until combined.
• Add diced bell pepper to skillet and cook until warmed.
• Fill each Fiesta Flat with the cauliflower-bell pepper mixture.
• Top each taco with cabbage and chopped green onions.

FIESTA RICE SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, stir together lime juice, oil, salsa, cumin and salt.
• In a larger bowl, stir together rice and corn, breaking up any clumpy rice.
• Pour lime juice mixture over rice mixture, stir well to combine. Add beans, bell pepper, tomatoes and scallions. Gently toss.
• Just before serving, pit and dice avocado and stir into salad. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve.

MEXICAN FIESTA RICE

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large saucepan with a lid, then add the onion, pepper, garlic and cumin and sizzle gently for 8-10 mins until the vegetables are soft and golden. Stir in the tomato purée and smoked paprika and cook for 1 min, then stir in the rice.
• Pour over the stock, then cover and bring to the boil. Stir quickly, then cover again and place on the lowest heat possible. Simmer for 10 mins. Turn off the heat and leave, covered, for a further 10 mins. If serving straightaway, stir through the coriander and spring onions; alternatively, leave the rice to cool, chill, then re-fry before serving and stir the coriander and spring onions through at the end.