Red Beans and Rice Chopped Salad
Servings
2Serving size
about 3 cupsThis recipe can be multiplied by.
This recipe does not make very good leftovers. Cooking time does not include chilling time.
Ingredients
| 1 cup Water |
| 1/4 cup Brown rice |
| 1/8 tsp. Salt |
| 1 tsp. Olive oil |
| 1 large White onions (diced) |
| 1/2 tsp. Paprika |
| 2 tsp. Salt Free Creole Seasoning |
| 4 Tbsp. Nonfat Greek Yogurt |
| 2 Tbsp. Reduced fat sour cream |
| 2 Tbsp 2% milk |
| 1/2 tsp.. Honey |
| 2 stalk, medium (7-1/2 inch - 8 inch long) Celery, raw (diced) |
| 1 medium (approx 2-3/4 inch long, 2-1/2 inch dia) Green bell peppers (diced) |
| 2 ounce Andouille or other spicy sausage (sliced into thin half-rounds) |
| 1 15 ounce can Canned no salt added kidney beans (drained and rinsed) |
| 8 leaf outer Romaine lettuce (thinly sliced crosswise) |
Instructions
While the rice is cooking, place the olive oil in a medium sauté pan over medium high heat. When hot add the onion. Cook for about 15 minutes, stirring frequently. Adjust the heat so the onion caramelizes and doesn't burn.
When the onions and rice are done, place them together in a small bowl and place the bowl in the refrigerator (or freezer if in a hurry). Stir them occasionally while cooling.
While the onions and rice are cooking, place the paprika, salt, Creole seasoning, yogurt, pepper, sour cream, milk and honey in a small bowl. Stir until blended. Place in the refrigerator to chill.
When the rice, onions and dressing are chilled, place them in a large bowl with the celery, pepper, sausage, beans and lettuce. Toss well and serve.
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Recipe Notes
I am pretty careful about the sausage that I select. Look at the nutrition facts box and select sausages that come in between 80 and 100 calories in a 2 ounce serving. Secondly, look at the amount of sodium and choose those with sodium levels less than 400mg per 2-ounce serving.
This recipe used a pre-cooked Andouille sausage. The all-natural nitrate free version from Wellshire might not be available to you, however. Look for similar sausage or even a chorizo or other spicy choice.