Try this Mexican-style rice salad for a refreshing and vibrant meal.

Insalata di riso alla messicana

Looking for a unique twist on classic Italian recipes? The Mexican-style rice salad is a burst of colors and flavors!

This dish’s highlight is the sweet and sour yellow and red peppers. Briefly blanching them in a solution of water, vinegar, and sugar makes them more digestible while keeping them crunchy and juicy.

The sweet and sour peppers are combined with red beans sautéed with scallions and sweet corn kernels for a cheerful and tasty mix, while the lime zest immediately evokes the exotic aroma of Mexican cuisine.

Perfect to prepare in advance for a quick lunch or an office meal, this delightful vegetarian rice salad is the summer cold dish you’ve been waiting for!

After trying the Mexican-style rice salad, explore other original variations:

• Tabbouleh Rice Salad
• Rice Salad with Vegetables and Peanuts
• Greek Rice Salad

Ingredients

• 200g rice
• 1 yellow pepper
• 1 red pepper
• 100g red beans
• 50g sweet corn
• 1 scallion
• Zest of 1 lime
• 50ml vinegar
• 1 tbsp sugar
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Cook the rice according to package instructions and let it cool.
2. Slice the peppers and blanch them in a solution of water, vinegar, and sugar for 2-3 minutes. Drain and cool.
3. Sauté the scallion and red beans in a pan with a little oil.
4. In a large bowl, combine the rice, peppers, beans, corn, and lime zest.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix well.
6. Chill in the fridge before serving.

Total Time: 30 min

Cuisine: Italian