Black Bean Rice Salad with Honey Chipotle Dressing

This black bean rice salad features fluffy steamed rice with black beans, sweet peppers, and avocado dressed in a sweet and spicy honey chipotle dressing.

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Black Bean Rice Salad with Honey Chipotle Dressing

This black bean rice salad features fluffy steamed rice with black beans, sweet peppers, and avocado dressed in a sweet and spicy honey chipotle dressing.

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

Servings servings

Calories 311kcal

Ingredients

Honey Chipotle Dressing

2 medium canned chipotles in adobo sauce (plus 1 tablespoon sauce)
3 tablespoons freshly-squeezed lime juice
2 tablespoons honey
2 medium cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Black Bean Rice Salad

2 cups water
1 cup long-grain white rice
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 medium sweet pepper, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
1 medium avocado, pitted and cut into 1/4-inch cubes
1 small red onion, finely diced
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Honey Chipotle Dressing

Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend on high until smooth. Season dressing with salt and pepper to taste and refrigerate until ready to use.

Black Bean Rice Salad

In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, bring water to a boil. Add rice and salt to water, cover pot, reduce heat to low, and allow rice to simmer 10-15 minutes until liquid is evaporated and rice is fluffy. Transfer rice to a large sheet pan and allow to cool and dry out for about 30 minutes.
Add cooled rice, black beans, sweet pepper, avocado, red onion, and cilantro to a bowl. Drizzle dressing over rice salad and toss until evenly coated. Season salad with salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Notes

Storing Instructions

Salad is best if served immediately after assembly. See blog post for make-ahead instructions.

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