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Cowboy Brown Rice Salad

May 19, 2020 by Sharon 14 Comments

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I just LOVE rice salads for summer. This healthy spin-off turns “Texas Caviar” into this Cowboy Brown Rice Salad. It is delicious brown rice, black bean, and corn salad featuring creamy avocado and fresh cilantro.

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Are you ready for this spicy rice salad in your life?

With the weather warming up my mind is drifting to hearty, healthy rice salad bowls alongside grilled chicken, shrimp or burgers off the grill.  

healthy salad in a glass bowl

COWBOY BROWN RICE SALAD

This particular recipe is for brown rice salad served cold. I find the chewiness of brown rice is the perfect texture to stand up in a salad, especially one like this with a TON of stuff going on. We’ve got crisp veggies, sweet tomatoes, creamy avocado, fresh cilantro, summer corn, whew! 

I’m spinning off of a cowboy caviar recipe for this salad.

close up photo of cowboy brown rice salad in a glass bowl

Why is it called cowboy caviar?

It was created by a Texas woman. Does being from Texas automatically make one a cowboy?

Come to think of it, I believe it was first dubbed “Texas Caviar” which makes more sense.

I suppose cowboys do the eating though!

healthy salad in a glass bowl

INGREDIENTS NEEDED FOR COWBOY BROWN RICE SALAD

What will you need to pull off this rice and bean salad? 

  • cooked and cooled brown rice
  • black beans
  • tomatoes (I typically use a can of Rotel)
  • bell pepper (any color you like – red, yellow, green – they all work)
  • corn kernels (If there is no fresh, I use frozen non-GMO kernels. They thaw super quick. Simply take them out before starting everything else.)
  • red onion
  • freshly chopped cilantro
  • avocado

The sweet and spicy dressing is key. For that you will  need:

  • oil (extra virgin olive oil is my preferred oil for salads)
  • fresh lime juice (roll those babies on the counter before squeezing to loosen up all that juice!)
  • maple syrup (honey works too but it will not be vegan)
  • chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper

healthy salad in a glass bowl

HOW LONG WILL THIS RICE SALAD KEEP?

Once it is prepared, keep your brown rice salad with avocado sealed in the fridge for up to four days. The lime juice will oxidize the avocado so it won’t turn brown. 

This is a great rice salad for a bbq as a little goes a long way and you can really feed a crowd with it.

Or portion it out for meal prep and keep it your refrigerator for four days worth of lunches.

TIP – When enjoying leftovers, use a slotted spoon to scoop out your portions! There will be a lot of water/juice released from the veggies that will pool at the bottom. Give it a good stir before having it and use that slotted spoon.

healthy salad in a glass bowl

 

MORE HEALTHY SALAD RECIPES:

 

Vegan Trail Mix Salad

 

Chicken Avocado Salad

 

Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad

 

Lemon Basil Chicken Salad

 

Avocado Tuna Salad

 

Beef Taco Salad

 

pinterest graphic of cowboy brown rice salad in a glass bowl

 

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5 from 8 votes
close up photo of cowboy brown rice salad in a glass bowl
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Cowboy Brown Rice Salad
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
0 mins
Resting time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
 

This healthy spin off turns "Texas Caviar" into this Cowboy Brown Rice Salad. It is a delicious brown rice, black bean and corn salad featuring creamy avocado and fresh cilantro

Course: Appetizer, lunch, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cold rice salad, cold rice salad recipes, cowboy caviar salad, cowboy rice salad, gluten free salad dressing, vegan salad
Servings: 6
Calories: 296 kcal
Author: Sharon
Ingredients
FOR THE SALAD
  • 1 can black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 can rotel tomatoes with chilis or a cup of chunky salsa
  • 1 cup cooked and cooled brown rice
  • 3/4 cup diced bell pepper use any colour you like!
  • 1/3 cup freshly chopped cilantro
  • 1/2 cup diced red onion
  • 1 cup corn kernels use fresh or thaw from frozen
  • 1 avocado, cut into chunks
FOR THE DRESSING
  • 1/3 cup olive oil extra virgin
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl stir together all of the salad ingredients and mix well.

  2. In a small mason jar, add the dressing ingredients, screw on the lid and shake really well to emulsify.

  3. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss to coat.

  4. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes for flavours to develop. Serve cold.

  5. Store covered in the fridge for up to four days. TIP - Stir well before dishing out leftovers and use a slotted spoon to avoid any liquid that may pool at the bottom.

Nutrition Facts
Cowboy Brown Rice Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 296 Calories from Fat 162
% Daily Value*
Fat 18g28%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Sodium 63mg3%
Potassium 458mg13%
Carbohydrates 31g10%
Fiber 8g33%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 289IU6%
Vitamin C 23mg28%
Calcium 30mg3%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

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Comments

  1. Colleen

    May 27, 2020 at 2:03 pm

    5 stars
    This definitely is a hearty, healthy salad and it has so much deliciousness going on. I love all the flavours and can’t wait to make it!

    Reply
    • Sharon

      May 27, 2020 at 5:19 pm

      Thanks Colleen! Deliciousness is abundant here. 😉

      Reply
  2. Bernice

    May 27, 2020 at 8:05 pm

    5 stars
    Okay I have never heard of Cowboy Caviar but I sure would love to make a batch of this for lunches this week.

    Reply
    • Sharon

      May 27, 2020 at 8:14 pm

      Yes!! It is tailor made for meal prep. 🙂

      Reply
  3. Vanessa

    May 28, 2020 at 10:03 pm

    5 stars
    This salad sure would make a delicious lunch. Thanks for the great recipe!

    Reply
    • Sharon

      May 30, 2020 at 8:17 am

      My pleasure!! Thanks Vanessa. 🙂

      Reply
  4. Kristen

    May 29, 2020 at 6:32 am

    5 stars
    These are my favorite types of salads in the summer, easy to throw together and available to snack on all day!

    Reply
    • Sharon

      May 30, 2020 at 8:18 am

      Right?! What’s better? Thanks Kristen. 🙂

      Reply
  5. Nancy @instanomss

    May 29, 2020 at 3:50 pm

    i love this salad!! sounds so filing and healthy!

    Reply
    • Sharon

      May 30, 2020 at 8:19 am

      Yes to filling! Love the protein from the beans and the creamy avocado. Thanks Nancy! 🙂

      Reply
  6. Sabrina

    May 31, 2020 at 1:13 pm

    5 stars
    This is such an easy and delicious summer meal. I love the fresh lime dressing and the cilantro. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Sharon

      June 2, 2020 at 7:46 pm

      Can’t go wrong with cilantro in my books! Thanks. 🙂

      Reply
  7. Cynthia Priest

    May 31, 2020 at 9:18 pm

    5 stars
    This salad looks wholesome! Maybe my kids will attempt eating it if there’s rice in it. They are so picky!

    Reply
    • Sharon

      June 2, 2020 at 7:46 pm

      Go for it! Good luck. 🙂

      Reply

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