5 from 50 votes
Fiesta Rice
Fiesta Rice blends cooked white rice with black beans, corn, diced bell peppers, jalapeños, red onion, avocado, tomatoes, and cilantro for a colorful, textured salad. A vibrant dressing made with lime juice, olive oil, honey, and red wine vinegar adds a sweet-tart finish, while chile lime seasoning gives a subtle spicy kick. The dish is served cold and is a fresh, festive side that showcases a variety of produce and bright flavors.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
376 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Mexican, Tex-Mex
Ingredients
- 2 bags white rice ~5 cups cooked, Success Boil-in-Bag brand
- 1 can black beans 15 oz
- 1 bag corn 10 oz, frozen
- 3 bell pepper
- 2 jalapeños
- ½ red onion small
- ½ cup cherry tomato
- ⅓ cup cilantro
- 1 avocado large
- ½ tbsp chile lime seasoning
- 1 tbsp honey optional
Dressing
- 1 lime juiced
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
Instructions
- First, prepare the Success Boil-in-Bag White Rice according to box instructions. Once it’s cooked, remove from the bag and put into a bowl. Chill the rice while preparing the other ingredients.
- Prepare the bag of frozen corn according to bag instructions. Finely dice the jalapenos, red onion, bell peppers, avocado and cilantro. Quarter the cherry tomatoes. Rinse and drain black beans.
- Once the rice is cooled, add all of the veggies into the bowl. Toss so everything is evenly distributed.
- Add all of the dressing ingredients to a mason jar. Secure the lid and shake vigorously until the ingredients are well mixed. Pour the dressing over the rice and toss to coat.
- Sprinkle the rice with chile lime seasoning and add an optional drizzle of honey if you like a sweeter dish. Serve cold and enjoy!
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Notes
- This salad is typically served cold but can be served warm by sautéing the vegetables and combining them with rice and dressing on the stove.
- Stores well in the refrigerator for up to five days, making it good for leftovers or meal prep.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
376kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
61g
(20%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Sodium
301mg
(13%)
Potassium
493mg
(10%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 376
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 376kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 61g | 20% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Sodium | 301mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 493mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.