Soil Salad

Servings: 6-8

Ingredients:

1 (15 ounces) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup brown rice, cooked
¼ teaspoon salt
2 carrots, washed, peeled, and shredded
½ (15 ounces) can corn, drained
½ pint-sized container cherry tomatoes washed and cut in half
½ green pepper washed and chopped
¼ cup tex-mex vinaigrette dressing (store-bought or homemade)
½ cup low-fat cheese, shredded

Directions:

  1. Place beans, rice, and vegetables in a large bowl.
  2. Add dressing.
  3. Mix thoroughly.
  4. Top with cheese.

Notes & Tips:

This video provides a step by step demonstration on making Soil Salad.

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Soil Salad

Servings: 6-8

Ingredients:

1 (15 ounces) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup brown rice, cooked
¼ teaspoon salt
2 carrots, washed, peeled, and shredded
½ (15 ounces) can corn, drained
½ pint-sized container cherry tomatoes washed and cut in half
½ green pepper washed and chopped
¼ cup tex-mex vinaigrette dressing (store-bought or homemade)
½ cup low-fat cheese, shredded

Directions:

  1. Place beans, rice, and vegetables in a large bowl.
  2. Add dressing.
  3. Mix thoroughly.
  4. Top with cheese.

Notes & Tips:

This video provides a step by step demonstration on making Soil Salad.

Nutrition Facts

6-8 serving per container

Serving size 1/2 cup

Amount Per Serving
Calories 120
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.5g 2%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 350mg 15%
Total Carbohydrate 22g 8%
Dietary Fiber 4g 8%
Total Sugars 4g
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 6g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 69mg 6%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 370mg 8%

The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.