Brown Rice and Bell Pepper Salad
Brown rice and a variety of bell peppers come together with a creamy sauce to make a perfect summer dish to take on a picnic.
- Prep time
- 30 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Servings
- 12
- Type
- Side Dish, Salad and Salad Dressing

Ingredients
- 1 cup black beansNutrition
- 1/4 tsp chili powderNutrition
- 1 cup light mayonnaiseNutrition
- 3/4 cup spicy brown mustardNutrition
- 1 cup tomato, dicedNutrition
- 1 bunch cilantro, choppedNutrition
- 4 cups brown rice, cookedNutrition
- 1/2 cup green pepper, dicedNutrition
- 1/2 cup red pepper, dicedNutrition
- 1/2 yellow pepper, dicedNutrition
- 1 jalapeno, choppedNutrition
- 5 oz sweet onion, choppedNutrition
Directions
- 1Rinse black beans and drain. Set aside.
- 2Prepare bell peppers by chopping off the tops and bottoms and removing the seeds. Finely dice the peppers and place in a large bowl (use caution when chopping the jalapeno, as the juices can be on hot).
- 3Add onions, tomato, rice and beans.
- 4In a small bowl combine mayonnaise, spicy brown mustard, chili powder and salt and pepper.
- 5Pour dressing over the rice and pepper mixture. Combine well so all the vegetables and rice are evenly coated.
- 6Add cilantro and stir mixture gently.
- 7Refrigerate for a few hours or overnight for best flavor.
- 8Note: Add a cherry bomb pepper for a spicier flavor.
Nutrition per serving
Nutrition Facts
Per 1 serving (152 g)
Calories163
Total Fat5.4 g
Saturated Fat0.8 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol7 mg
Sodium452 mg
Total Carbohydrate24.1 g
Dietary Fiber3 g
Sugars1.9 g
Protein3.8 g
- Potassium
- 167 mg
Per 100 g
- Calories
- 107
- Protein
- 2.5 g
- Carbs
- 15.8 g
- Fat
- 3.6 g
163kcal
- Protein 9%
- Carbs 60%
- Fat 30%
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