Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. As I am getting closer to my race season, I find myself needing some more carbs in my diet. I want to make sure they are high quality carbs paired with lots of plant based protein. That’s where this delicious Tex Mex Brown Rice Salad with Jalapeño Vinaigrette comes in. It’s the perfect blend of carbs, veggie based protein and Tex Mex flavors.
Tex Mex Brown Rice Salad with Jalapeno Vinaigrette
I chose to use brown rice in this dish because it’s quick, easy and gluten free. You could easily use a small pasta such as penne or orzo if you choose. While my brown rice was cooking I prepped all of my ingredients and layered them into a large mixing bowl. I had everything prepped and ready to go by the time my rice was finished.
This Tex Mex Salad has all of my favorite tastes in it: cilantro, lime, avocado and jalapeno. It’s full of plant based protein with edamame, black beans and garbanzo beans to fuel your day.
I often forget about eating jicama. Have you tried this great little veggie? With a texture of a carrot and a mild flavor, it pairs beautifully with the flavors of this Tex Mex Brown Rice Salad and gives a nice little crunchiness. I often find it already pre cut in my grocery store and ready to throw into salads.
You all know I am all about multipurpose foods and this fab salad can be made into a few other meals. Last night I warmed up a big scoop and put it in some tacos. Delicious! Scramble up a few eggs add a scoop and you’ve got a great Huevos Rancheros breakfast or lunch. Grab a tortilla and roll up a fab wrap to take along with you. This Gluten free and vegan Tex Mex Brown Rice salad is the perfect meal to fuel what ever your day has in store.
Tex Mex Brown Rice Salad with Jalapeno Vinaigrette
an easy filling, vegetarian rice salad for everyone to enjoy. plant based and gluten free
Ingredients
- 1 Cup of brown rice (cook according to package)
- 1 15 oz can of black beans-rinsed & drained
- 1 15 oz can of Garbanzo beans-rinsed & drained
- 1 Cup of Edamame
- 1 C frozen or fresh corn-drained
- 2 C grape tomatoes-halved
- 1 red & yellow pepper diced
- handful fresh cilantro
- avocado diced
- Jalapeno vinaigrette:
- handful of cilantro
- juice of 1 lime
- 1/4 C apple cider vinegar
- 3/4 C olive oil
- 1-2 jalapeno peppers
- splash of balsamic
- salt & pepper to taste
- optional: 1/2 avocado
Instructions
- Cook brown rice according to package allow to cool
- Prepare all beans and veggies in a large mixing bowl
- Combine all ingredients and top with avocado when ready to serve
- For dressing:
- Add all ingredients into blender and puree until combined
- Drizzle on salad when ready to eat
So pretty and colorful! That vinaigrette sounds lovely!
Thank you for hosting! 🙂
I will be using it on lots of other things this summer
Yummers! I love that you added edamame to this 😀
It is protein packed for sure
What a pretty and festive salad!
Thanks one of my new faves I think
Looks great! I love all the colors and variety of veggies!
Thanks so much I tried to pack it all in there
So fresh and delicious! Love all the veggies packed in here. Thanks for hosting!
Thanks so much it’s going to be one of my faves for sure
This looks beautiful and delish. And yes, jicama is an amazing veggie!
I forget about using jicama more. Thanks
Oooh that jalapeño vinaigrette sounds goooood!
It’s a keeper!
I love all the colors in this dish – it just screams summer!!
Thanks so much!
This looks so colorful and sounds so good! I will definitely have to try it! Thanks for hosting!
I tried to pack lots of veggies in
I AM SO IN LOVE with all of the colors!!! Seriously – forget SKITTLES where you “taste” the rainbow – this is the TRUE definition of the phrase TASTE THE RAINBOW!
ah too kind! 🙂
I could eat Mexican food and this salad every day, looks delicious! Happy Meatless Monday!
I think I could too! Thanks
This sounds so delicious. Almost something you would get a restaurant. I have never heard of jalapeno dressing but I love spicy stuff.
I love spicy too and you can add more if you like
This salad is packed with a nutritional punch Deborah. I love that you added brown rice and black beans for a great carb/protein ration. The perfect salad for recovery after a great workout!
Thanks so much hope you try it
Yum! This looks delish. I love all things Tex-Mex!
I do too thanks!
i love how versatile and flexible this salad looks!! i want this for my lunch now.
I just had a big bowl I highly rec it 🙂
Looks so fresh and flavorful, yum! 🙂
Thanks so much and easy too
This looks so refreshing! Definitely adding this to things to make.
really hope you enjoy it!
Wow, this salad is tempting. Your recipes are always delish and so colourful, I feel like grabbing from my laptop. To me, it seems like a rainbow in a plate, thanks for sharing this lovely recipe.
Well thanks so much Sadhna
YUM! another recipe that looks too good to pass by….I’m gonna give this a pin 😉 Thanks for sharing!
Thanks I think you are going to like this one!
This looks absolutely delicious! We are huge fans of Mexican food around here, and this looks like it would be a great addition to our taco nights. Pinning for later!
Thanks so much hope you all enjoy it
I love salads like this, it looks so colorful and filling! Jalapeno vinaigrette is right up my alley! I also posted tex-mex today, so fun!
The dressing was so good!
This salad just screams summer get together! Now add a pitcher of homemade sangria and it is a party!!!!
Great idea!
MMM. That looks so good! Always nice to have a hearty meal in a salad bowl. The crunch and the eye appeal!
Thanks so much!
I love how with the change in temperatures our bodies cravings change. Lately I just want all the salads and a lot of these ingredients. Looks delicious! I need to pick up some edamame…great protein!
Yes the change of seasons does give me new cravings for sure
Loving this recipe. Always looking for creative ways to spice up my meatless Mondays.
You had me at Jalapeño Vinaigrette! Sounds fantastic!
Thanks so much the dressing is one of my new faves
Love all that cilantro! I love jimica! It’s such a surprising veggie if you haven’t had it before.
yes it is a good one and a nice change of pace
Oh Jicama is soo good, I often for get to eat it too! I love the combination of ingredients you got going on here. looks delicious
thanks so much hope you try it out
There’s nothing I love more than a salad with lots of stuff. There’s just something so great about them!
I agree! 🙂
Thank you so much for sharing this! I will definitely be pinning this for later, like this weekend when I go grocery shopping again!
Fabulous I hope you find it tasty 🙂
This is a great recipe for meal prep on Sunday.
Thanks so much!
You had my heart at tex mex!
My fave too!
This looks delicious! And I love all the ideas you shared at the end to show how versatile this is and how it can be added to other dishes. Sounds like a perfect thing to make on the weekend to eat throughout the week.
thanks! Hope you try it out
Love the idea of making this into tacos!
Thanks I thought it worked really well!