Brown Rice and Bell Pepper Salad Recipe With Nutrition Data and Calorie Count

Brown Rice and Bell Pepper Salad

Brown rice and a variety of bell peppers come together with a creamy sauce to make a perfect summer dish to take on a picnic.

Yields:

12 servings

Prep Time:

30 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Meal Type:

Side Dish
Salad and Salad Dressing

Rating:

Ingredients

  • 1 cup black beans
  • 1/4 tsp chili powder
  • 1 cup light mayonnaise
  • 3/4 cup spicy brown mustard
  • 1 cup tomato, diced
  • 1 bunch cilantro, chopped
  • 4 cups brown rice, cooked
  • 1/2 cup green pepper, diced
  • 1/2 cup red pepper, diced
  • 1/2 yellow pepper, diced
  • 1 jalapeno, chopped
  • 5 oz sweet onion, chopped

Directions

  • Rinse black beans and drain. Set aside.
  • Prepare bell peppers by chopping off the tops and bottoms and removing the seeds. Finely dice the peppers and place in a large bowl (use caution when chopping the jalapeno, as the juices can be on hot).
  • Add onions, tomato, rice and beans.
  • In a small bowl combine mayonnaise, spicy brown mustard, chili powder and salt and pepper.
  • Pour dressing over the rice and pepper mixture. Combine well so all the vegetables and rice are evenly coated.
  • Add cilantro and stir mixture gently.
  • Refrigerate for a few hours or overnight for best flavor.
  • Note: Add a cherry bomb pepper for a spicier flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 serving

Daily Values

Calories
Amount Per Serving 163
% Daily Value*
  • Total Fat
    Amount Per Serving 5.43g
    % Daily Value 7%
    • Saturated Fat
      Amount Per Serving 0.812g
    • Trans Fat
      Amount Per Serving 0g
    • Polyunsaturated Fat
      Amount Per Serving 2.934g
    • Monounsaturated Fat
      Amount Per Serving 1.596g
  • Cholesterol
    Amount Per Serving 7mg
    % Daily Value 2%
  • Sodium
    Amount Per Serving 452mg
    % Daily Value 20%
  • Total Carbohydrate
    Amount Per Serving 24.11g
    % Daily Value 9%
    • Dietary Fiber
      Amount Per Serving 3g
      % Daily Value 11%
    • Total Sugars
      Amount Per Serving 1.93g
      Includes -g Added Sugars
  • Protein
    Amount Per Serving 3.76g

Nutrients Declaration Requirement

  • Vitamin A
    Amount Per Serving 5mcg
    % Daily Value 1%
  • Vitamin C
    Amount Per Serving 40mg
    % Daily Value 44%
  • Vitamin D
    Amount Per Serving -mcg
    % Daily Value -%
  • Calcium
    Amount Per Serving 2mg
    % Daily Value 0%
  • Iron
    Amount Per Serving 5mg
    % Daily Value 28%
  • Potassium
    Amount Per Serving 167mg
    % Daily Value 4%

Nutrition summary:

  • Calories 163 KCal
  • Fat 5.43 g
  • Carbs 24.11 g
  • Protein 3.76 g

There are 163 calories in 1 serving of Brown Rice and Bell Pepper Salad.

How long would it take to burn off 163 KCal?

Basketball

16 minutes

Cycling (10 MPH)

22 minutes

Jogging

13 minutes

Running

11 minutes

Swimming (crawl, moderate pace)

16 minutes

Walking

19 minutes

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19 minutes

Values estimated based on person weighing 160 lbs.

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