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ciao bella rice salad

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Anna Sciancalepore Antoniello
@CiaoBella
Benton, PA

I created this recipe to avoid turning on my oven when it's really hot outside. I wanted it to be low fat and had to have protein. Being tired of chicken, black beans was the answer. This is a take on a recipe I saw for a black bean salsa. But being Italian and not too fond of cilantro I put my own spin on it with basil. I think it's filling enough to be a main dish or as a salad. Hope everyone likes it!

(1 rating)
yield 8 -10

Ingredients For ciao bella rice salad

  • 1/2 c
    brown rice, raw
  • 1 md
    red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 c
    olive oil, divided
  • 1 tsp
    kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    cracked black pepper
  • 1/2 Tbsp
    basil, dried
  • 1/2 tsp
    red pepper flakes
  • 16 oz
    corn kernels, fresh or frozen
  • 15 oz
    black beans, canned, drained and rinsed
  • 1 pt
    grape or cherry tomatoes, halved

How To Make ciao bella rice salad

  • 1
    Cook brown rice to package directions and allow to cool in a large mixing bowl.
  • 2
    In a large skillet heat olive oil and saute red onion with salt and pepper until translucent
  • 3
    Add basil,crushed red pepper,corn and black beans. Saute until corn is heated through. Allow to cool.
  • 4
    Once mixture is cooled fold into rice. Add tomatoes and remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Chill 4-24 hours and serve.
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