Mexican Rice Salad Recipe - Rice Salad - Super Easy Healthy & Vegan - How to make rice salad

black beans

🥗Healthier: chickpeas

💰Cheaper: kidney beans

Chickpeas are lower in calories and provide a different flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers a similar taste with a higher smoke point.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: none

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor without dairy.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Bell peppers provide crunch without the heat.

Add cooked basmati rice to a large bowl.

Add chopped onion and fresh chili to the bowl.

Include diced cucumber, tomatoes, celery, and mixed bell peppers.

Add red kidney beans and sweet corn to the mixture.

Chop and add fresh cilantro.

Season with salt and black pepper.

Pour in lime juice and olive oil, using about equal parts.

Add cumin powder, smoked paprika, dried oregano, and optional red chili flakes.

Mix everything together well.

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