I found this recipe on Pinterest and thought it looked like a side salad worth trying out, but after changing a few ingredients it is well deserving of the main course. The recipe said to eat it cold but I much prefer it warm. The best part is that is so easy my husband can do everything but season it himself. It makes a ton (hooray leftovers!) and it's also really filling. I love to top with a bit of grated cheese, sour cream and some chips cause I like the crunch. We eat this for lunch or dinner at least three times a month.
Salad:
1/2 c Sausage, cooked
2 cups Rice, cooked
1 can Black Beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup Corn
4 Green Onions, finely diced
1 Red bell Pepper, seeded and diced finely
1/4 cup Cilantro, minced
1 Avocado, cubed
1 Tomato, finely diced
Dressing:
1/3 cup Olive Oil
1 T Lemon Juice
1 clove Garlic, minced
1/2 tsp Salt
1 tsp ground Cumin
1 tsp ground Coriander
1 tsp Chili Powder
1/4 tsp Pepper
Toppings:
Shredded Cheese
Sour Cream
Hot Sauce
While cooking the sausage and rice prep all the remaining ingredients. Mix all ingredients together then toss in the dressing. If it seems too dry add more oil. Serve as is or use for the filling of a super tasty burrito.
You can add whatever veggies you please. The above mentioned is my favorite combination, but you can also add green/yellow/orange bell peppers, chili peppers, different beans. Sausage in this is amazing, but you can change it up or leave it out.