Palmini Rice Southwest Salad

Southwest palmini rice salad with black beans, corn, jalapeño, red onion, and cilantro

This Southwest Palmini Rice Salad is the perfect dish for an effortless, flavor packed, nutrient rich meal. It’s crafted with hearts of palm rice instead of traditional rice, which keeps it light and fresh. The mix includes black beans, corn, cilantro and poblano peppers, all brought together with a zesty chili lime vinaigrette. A little chipotle chili powder, garlic, and cumin add just the right touch of Southwest flair while keeping this salad light and bright. It’s a refreshing and colorful dish that’s perfect for a weekend lunch, healthy meal prep, or as a side at your next BBQ.

Course Dinner, lunch, Main Course, Salad

Cuisine tex mex

Keyword chopped salad, creamy vegan, dairy free, gluten free, plant based, southwest

Prep Time 20

Total Time 20

Servings servings

Calories 262kcal

Author Jackie Akerberg

Ingredients

1 pouch Palmini rice rinsed, excess moisture squeezed out*
1 poblano pepper finely chopped
1 cup frozen sweet corn thawed
½ red onion finely chopped
15 oz canned black beans rinsed and drained
½ cup cilantro finely chopped

Chipotle Lime Dressing Ingredients

¼ cup lime juice
3 tbsp roasted tahini or olive oil*
2 tbsp maple syrup
½ tsp cumin
1 tsp chipotle chili powder
½ tsp garlic powder
1 tsp kosher salt

Instructions

Add all of the ingredients for the salad to a large bowl.
Combine the dressing ingredients in a jar and whisk to combine. Drizzle over the salad and toss to coat. Season to taste.
This salad is best prepared at least an hour in advance, and even better the next day! It can be prepared in advance and enjoyed for up to 4 days when stored in an airtight container in the fridge.

Notes

*For the Palmini Rice, be sure to rinse thoroughly and squeeze out all excess moisture with a dish towel. This improves the texture and enables the rice to absorb the delicious dressing and have the best flavor!

*If you want to use a more traditional grain option, you can substitute with 2 cups cooked white rice, quinoa or orzo

*For an oil-free option, roasted tahini is a delicious creamy option for preparing this dressing. If you are not looking for oil-free, you can use cold pressed olive oil, or even a combination of both!

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