Cajun Red Beans and Rice Salad Recipe

Cajun Red Beans and Rice Salad Recipe

  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 3/4 cup long-grain rice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large fresh thyme sprigs, divided, plus 1 tablespoon chopped
  • 1 15 1/2-ounce can red beans or kidney beans, drained, rinsed
  • 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 2/3 cup sliced green onions
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 5 teaspoons Cajun seasoning blend
  1. Bring 1 1/2 cups water to boil in small saucepan. Stir in rice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 thyme sprig; return to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, about 20 minutes.
  2. Transfer rice to large bowl; remove thyme sprig. Cool 5 minutes.
  3. Stir beans, bell pepper, and green onions into rice. Add oil, vinegar, Cajun seasoning, and 1 tablespoon chopped thyme; mix well. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper. Garnish with remaining thyme sprig and serve.
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