Santa Fe Rice Salad Recipes

SANTA FE RICE SALAD

Steps:

• In a large salad bowl, gently toss together the cooked rice, beans, corn, bell pepper, tomato, and green onions. Save the avocado to add after chilling.
• Juice and zest the lime. Add the juice to a small bowl along with the olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, and garlic, whisking until well combined. Taste and season with salt to your preference.
• Add the lime zest to the bowl with the salad ingredients and pour the vinaigrette all over, tossing gently.
• Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes, or up to 24 hours. Just before serving, gently stir in diced avocado and chopped cilantro, if desired.

SANTA FE RICE SALAD

Steps:

• In a saucepan of boiling water, stir in the rice, then reduce the heat and cover. Simmer for 20 minutes to cook, then remove from heat and set aside to chill.
• In a large bowl, mix the cooled rice, beans, tomato, cheese and green onion to combine.
• In a mixing bowl, gently whisk the oil, vinegar, jalapeño peppers, sugar and salt, together.
• Drizzle the prepared salad dressing over salad and toss to coat well.
• Cover salad bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes!
• Top with slices of fresh avocado, before serving.

SANTA FE RICE SALAD

Steps:

• 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.

SANTA FE SALAD

Steps:

• Place green beans in a small saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil; cover and cook for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and immediately place beans in ice water. Drain and pat dry. , For dressing, in a small bowl, combine the cilantro, sour cream, lime juice, vinegar, garlic, cumin, salt and cayenne. , In a large bowl, combine the green beans, corn, pinto beans, black beans, red pepper, onion, chilies and olives. Sprinkle with cheese. Pour dressing over salad; toss gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

SANTA FE BEANS AND RICE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• In a large bowl, combine beans, corn, tomatoes, salsa, sour cream, 1 cup cheese and cooked rice. Season with salt and pepper.
• Transfer to a greased 2 quart baking dish and top with onions and olives.
• Bake uncovered for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese and bake 5-10 minutes longer until cheese is melted.

BLACK BEAN SALAD SANTA FE

Steps:

• In a serving bowl, place the beans and corn.
• Add onion, garlic, spices, lemon juice, cilantro and salt.
• Toss to combine.
• Shortly before serving, add the avocado and diced tomato.