RECIPE

Mexican Salad

Name: Mexican Salad
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: Ben's Original™ Wholegrain Spicy Mexican Microwave Rice 250g; 1 jar chunky salsa; 1 can of pinto beans; 1 green pepper; 1 red pepper; 1 can of sweetcorn; ½ red onion finely chopped; 1 handful coriander leaves; 2 tortillas; 1 red chilli (very finely sliced); 1 lime (juice and zest); 3 tsps Olive oil

TIME

20 mins

INGREDIENTS

12 items

MAKES

2 servings

Add some colour and flavour to your week with this tasty Mexican salad. Top with a scattering of crispy tortillas!

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INGREDIENTS

Ben's Original™ Wholegrain Spicy Mexican Microwave Rice 250g
1 jar chunky salsa
1 can of pinto beans
1 green pepper
1 red pepper
1 can of sweetcorn
½ red onion finely chopped
1 handful coriander leaves
2 tortillas
1 red chilli (very finely sliced)
1 lime (juice and zest)
3 tsps Olive oil

1
Pre Heat the oven to 180C. Cut the tortillas into thin strips, lightly oil them and then place onto a baking tray, bake in the oven for 5-6 minutes for until crispy.
2
Cook the pinto beans following the instructions on the can. Cook the Ben's Original™ Rice pouch according to pack instructions.
3
Drain the can of sweetcorn and put a frying pan onto a high heat. Roast the corn in a hot frying pan for 3-5 minutes shaking the pan every couple of minutes.
4
Finely slice the red and green pepper and set aside. In a small bowl add the finely sliced red chilli, juice and zest from 1 lime then mix together with the olive oil.
5
In a large bowl add 3 tbsp of salsa, pinto beans, red and green peppers, sweetcorn, finely chopped red onions, Ben's Original™ Rice and combine it all together. Dress the salad with the chilli and lime dressing. Put two large handfuls of the salad into a bowl and finish off with a scattering of coriander leaves and crispy tortilla’s and enjoy!