Ingredients
The following ingredients have 4 Servings
- 2 cups cooked brown rice (chilled)
- 3/4 cup black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 cup grape tomatoes (diced)
- 1 ear fresh corn (steamed and cut from the cob)
- 1 medium orange bell pepper (diced)
- 3 green onions (sliced)
- 1 medium lime (juice and zest) (~ 1/4 cup )
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1 small avocado (diced)
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (optional)
Instruction
- In a large salad bowl, gently toss together the cooked rice, beans, corn, bell pepper, tomato, and green onions. Save the avocado to add after chilling.
- Juice and zest the lime. Add the juice to a small bowl along with the olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, and garlic, whisking until well combined. Taste and season with salt to your preference.
- Add the lime zest to the bowl with the salad ingredients and pour the vinaigrette all over, tossing gently.
- Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes, or up to 24 hours. Just before serving, gently stir in diced avocado and chopped cilantro, if desired.
