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    Moroccan-Spiced Black Bean Salad with Brown Rice

    Jan 19, 2020 · 2 Comments

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    This Moroccan-Spiced Black Bean Salad with Brown Rice is healthy and delicious????

    This is a salad you'll turn to for:

    • A go-to lunch meal prep option
    • An easy side for supper
    • When you just don't feel like cooking

    A solid 10/10 for sure.

    Close-up shot of the moroccan-spiced black bean salad on a antique silver platter

    My time-tested formula to make a salad that will fill you up and be portable is:

    • A healthy-care and gluten-free base: rice, quinoa
    • Protein: black beans or chickpeas; cut up and cooked chicken breast; or chunks of grilled tofu, etc.
    • Vegetables that can hold their own: cherry tomatoes, cucumber chunks, pepper slices, diced carrots and celery
    • Nuts - roasted almonds or pepitas to hold their crunch
    • And if you like it, throw on some crumbled feta or mini bocconcini cheese

    This base can literally give you a bazillion options.

    That's a number right?

    Close-up shot of the moroccan-spiced black bean salad on a antique silver platter

    Here's what you'll need to make this Moroccan Black Bean Salad with Brown Rice:

    • Cooked brown rice
    • Cucumber
    • Cherry tomatoes
    • Black beans
    • Slivered almonds
    • Mint

    For the dressing, all you need is:

    • Extra virgin olive oil
    • Fresh lime juice
    • Cumin
    • Ground coriander
    • Salt and pepper

    That’s it (mic drop)????

    You know when you find those flavour combos and you just can't stop using them?

    One of my faves is the whole lime juice+cumin+coriander combination.

    Added some fresh cilantro and tried the combo on some BBQ'd corn last summer. Result? Flavour Heaven.

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    And if you're looking for ideas for lunches, this Moroccan-Spiced Black Bean Salad with Brown Rice works well paired with chicken breast.

    I'll make it up and it keeps pretty well for 3 days so we can have lunches.

    Love it because you don't have to heat anything up for this lunch:

    Moroccan-Spiced Black Bean Salad in black containers with chicken

    I hope you love this Moroccan-Spiced Black Bean Salad with Brown Rice????‍♀️

    ~April

    Looking for more easy, gluten-free recipes?

    Check these out:

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    Close-up shot of the moroccan-spiced black bean salad on a antique silver platter

    Moroccan-Spiced Black Bean Salad with Brown Rice

    This Moroccan Black Bean Salad is so yummy and healthy. Made with healthy ingredients like brown rice and tons of veggies. So easy!
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    Course: Salad
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: easy salad, gluten free, salad
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 7 cups
    Author: April

    Ingredients

    • 1.5 cups cooked brown rice
    • 1 large cucumber, diced
    • 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
    • 1 can black beans drained and rinsed; 19oz; about 2 cups
    • ¼ cup silvered almonds
    • Mint leaves

    Dressing

    • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
    • 1 lime
    • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
    • 1 teaspoon cumin
    • Salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions

    • Cook rice according to package instructions. Once cooked, remove from heat and allow to cool.
    • While rice cooks, add olive oil, lime juice, cumin, coriander and salt and pepper to a small mason jar. Whisk together with a small fork. Set aside.
      Moroccan-Spiced Black Bean Salad dressing ingredients
    • Toast silvered almonds in a pan over med-high heat for about 3-5 minutes or until browned. Side aside to cool.
      Slivered almonds on a small fry pan toasting
    • Combine chopped cucumbers, tomatoes, drained black beans, and cooled rice in a large bowl. Pour dressing over top and toss gently to combine.
      A bowl of black beans, brown rice, tomatoes and cucumber
    • Place the salad in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.
      Bowl of mixed cucumbers, tomatoes, cucumber and black beans
    • Top with toasted almonds and torn mint right before serving or use in lunch prep with cooked chicken breasts.
      Moroccan-Spiced Black Bean Salad in black containers with chicken

    Notes

    I'll often make rice as a part of a food-prep Sunday, which makes it really easy to throw this together.
    Moroccan-Spiced Black Bean Salad with chicken meal prep

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    1. Gerarda says

      November 29, 2018 at 9:11 am

      I will making this, thank you ????

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    2. April Saunders says

      November 30, 2018 at 7:41 am

      You're very welcome, Gerarda!

      Reply

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