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Yumbini quick beans and rice are great cooked up straight, warm, comforting and nutritious. But they can also be make into delcious salads!
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Southwestern Platter Salad

During summer fresh produce season, skip the big salad bowl with lots of lettuce and load up on all the goodies like fresh tomatoes, corn, onions and avocado. Inspired by a street corn recipe, this colorful platter salad is made by layering Yumbini and all those beautiful veggies together on a large, flat plate or platter. Easy to scoop up and better to show off your summer bounty!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time3 minutes
Course: Main Course
Keyword: Smoky Chipotle, Vegan, Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 3.5oz pkg Yumbini Smoky Chipotle Black Beans and Rice prepared according to package directions
  • 1 1/2 cup Corn kernels fresh or frozen
  • 1 1/2 cup Tomato fresh, chopped
  • 1-2 Green onion sliced
  • Avocado, radish, cilantro, parsley, carrot, bell pepper, pumpkin seeds, cabbage, red onion optional
  • 1 Tbsp Red Wine Vinegar or other vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp Olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp cumin optional
  • 1 dash Cayenne pepper optional
  • 1/8 tsp Smoked paprika optional
  • 1/4 tsp Salt optional
  • 2 Tbsp Unsweetened Yogurt or mayonnaise, sour cream or vegan substitute, optional

Instructions

  • Prepare Yumbini Smoky Chipotle Black Beans and Rice using 3/4 cup water according to package directions. Set aside to cool.
  • While Yumbini is cooking and cooling, chop the tomatoes. HINT: use a serrated knife to cut tomatoes easily.
  • Slice the green onions crossways, including green tops.
  • Cut fresh corn (cooked or raw) off the cob. Or, if using frozen corn, thaw by heating in boiling water or in the microwave then rinsing quickly with cold water.
  • Cut other optional ingredients (avocado, radish, cilantro, parsley, carrot, bell pepper, cabbage, red onion, etc.).
  • In a small cup, bowl or squeeze bottle, make dressing by combining vinegar, olive oil, optional seasonings, and yogurt, mayonnaise or sour cream if desired.
  • Spread Yumbini on a large (about 12") flat plate or platter.
  • Sprinkle with corn.
  • Add tomatoes.
  • Add green onions.
  • Add any other optional ingredients you like!
  • Drizzle dressing over the top of everything. Note, bottled salad dressing works fine too!
  • Serve immediately as a main dish for two or side salad for four. Be prepared for your guests' amazement!