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    Black Bean Brown Rice Salad

    January 9, 2023 By Rene 3 Comments

    This Black Bean Brown Rice Salad is filled with veggies, tossed with a chipotle vinaigrette and topped with avocado & cilantro.

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    This Black Bean Brown Rice Salad is filled with veggies, tossed with a chipotle vinaigrette and topped with avocado & cilantro | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #saladideas #veganlunch

    This salad is SO simple, but SO good. It gives me Chipotle burrito bowl vibes, but even better. The mix of veggies, black beans, brown rice and chipotle vinaigrette is perfect! This is great as a meal prepped lunch or a party side dish!

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    • How to Make the Chipotle Vinaigrette
    • How to Make the Salad
    • How to Serve
    • Need More Recipe Inspo? Check these Out!
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    How to Make the Chipotle Vinaigrette

    The dressing for this salad is super simple. Here is what you'll need:

    • ⅓ cup olive oil
    • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon adobo sauce 
    • 1 clove garlic minced
    • 1 tablespoon agave 
    • ¼ teaspoon cumin
    • ¼ teaspoon pepper
    • salt to taste

    Add everything to a bowl and give it a whisk. The dressing will taste super acidic, but trust me, once it is combined with the salad ingredients, it will balance out.

    This Black Bean Brown Rice Salad is filled with veggies, tossed with a chipotle vinaigrette and topped with avocado & cilantro | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #saladideas #veganlunch

    How to Make the Salad

    Start with the brown rice. I like to use the microwavable packs you get in the freezer section, it is super quick and easy. But you can definitely make your brown rice from scratch. Just make sure to adjust the prep time, since brown rice takes a while to cook.

    Once the brown rice is cooked and cooled, add it to a large bowl with the rest of the chopped veggies & black beans. Pour the dressing over the salad and give it a good toss. Cover and place in the fridge for 30 minutes.

    This Black Bean Brown Rice Salad is filled with veggies, tossed with a chipotle vinaigrette and topped with avocado & cilantro | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #saladideas #veganlunch

    How to Serve

    After the salad has chilled, give it another toss and a taste. At this point, you may need to adjust the salt, oil and/or vinegar.

    Top with avocado slices & chopped cilantro. Serve with lime wedges on the side and you are all set. This salad is super versatile and perfect for serving at a party! Move over Chipotle, this salad is taking your place!

    This Black Bean Brown Rice Salad is filled with veggies, tossed with a chipotle vinaigrette and topped with avocado & cilantro | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #saladideas #veganlunch

    Need More Recipe Inspo? Check these Out!

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    Did you Make this Recipe?

    If you made this Black Bean Brown Rice Salad I would LOVE to hear what you thought. Be sure to drop a comment and a rating below! You can also tag me on social media if you snapped a photo. I LOVE seeing your recreations!

    This Black Bean Brown Rice Salad is filled with veggies, tossed with a chipotle vinaigrette and topped with avocado & cilantro | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #saladideas #veganlunch

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    This Black Bean Brown Rice Salad is filled with veggies, tossed with a chipotle vinaigrette and topped with avocado & cilantro | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #saladideas #veganlunch
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    Black Bean Brown Rice Salad

    This Black Bean Brown Rice Salad is filled with veggies, tossed with a chipotle vinaigrette and topped with avocado & cilantro.
    Course lunch, Main Course, Side Dish
    Cuisine Mexican
    Keyword black beans, brown rice, chipotle, lunch, salad, side dish
    Prep Time 15 minutes
    Cooling Time 30 minutes
    Total Time 45 minutes
    Servings 8
    Calories 362kcal

    Ingredients

    FOR THE DRESSING

    • ⅓ cup olive oil
    • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon adobo sauce from a can of chipotles
    • 1 clove garlic minced
    • 1 tablespoon agave or maple syrup
    • ¼ teaspoon cumin
    • ¼ teaspoon pepper
    • salt to taste

    FOR THE SALAD

    • 4 cups cooked brown rice chilled
    • 2 15-ounces cans black beans drained and rinsed
    • ½ cup corn
    • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
    • 2 handfuls kale chopped
    • ½ red onion diced
    • 3 green onions diced
    • 1 serrano pepper diced, optional
    • 2 small avocados sliced, for serving
    • cilantro chopped, for serving
    • lime wedges for serving

    Instructions

    • Combine the dressing ingredients in a bowl, whisk and set aside.*
    • Add all of the salad ingredients to a large bowl. Pour in the dressing and toss to coat. Cover and place in the fridge for 30 minutes.
    • Remove from the fridge, give it another toss and taste. Add more olive oil, vinegar or salt, if needed. Serve with cilantro, avocado slices and lime wedges.

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    Notes

    *The dressing will taste too acidic, but once combined with the salad it will balance out. Trust me.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 362kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 805mg | Potassium: 652mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 3g | Iron: 3mg
    This Black Bean Brown Rice Salad is filled with veggies, tossed with a chipotle vinaigrette and topped with avocado & cilantro | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #saladideas #veganlunch
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    Comments

    1. Paula

      January 20, 2023 at 11:36 am

      This looks delicious!! Can it be made the day before and kept in the refrigerator until serving?

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    2. Margaret Ault

      January 12, 2023 at 2:18 pm

      5 stars
      I made this just as it is written and was very DELIC! We added it to our 5 star list of recipies!

      Reply
      • Rene

        January 20, 2023 at 9:01 am

        Woooooo - thanks Margaret!

        Reply

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