Southwestern Confetti Salad

Prep Time: 0 Minutes

Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Ready In: 0 Minutes

Servings: 6

â€œThis recipe was one of my husband's staple meals during college. I've made it fresher and healthier by using fresh vegetables and substituting brown rice for white rice.â€� —Karen Waldman, Brookfield, Connecticut

Ingredients:

1 cup cooked brown rice

1 cup fresh corn kernels (about 2 ears)

1 cup coarsely chopped zucchini

1 cup grated carrot

1/2 cup diced plum tomato

1/3 cup diced red bell pepper

1/4 cup chopped green onions

2 tablespoons diced red onion

2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

1 tablespoon canola oil

1 tablespoon minced seeded pickled jalapeño peppers

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon chili powder

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained

Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl, stirring well to combine. Cover and chill at least 1 hour before serving.

By RecipeOfHealth.com