Ingredients

Salad:

• 16 Oz Spring Mix, Romaine, or Combination Greens
• 2 Cans Palm Hearts (Drained, Rinsed, and Sliced)
• 4 Green Onion Stalks (Diced)
• 1/4 Cup Chia Seeds
• 1/2 Cup Pepitas (Shelled Pumpkin Seeds)
• 1/2 Cup Kalamata Olives (Pitted or Sliced)
• 1 Cup Bell Pepper (Diced)
• 1 Cup Cucumber (Diced)
• 2 Tomatoes (Diced)
• 2 Tomatillos (Diced)
• Feel free to add any other diced vegetable, fresh nuts, or seeds
• Optional: Toppings for individual plates such as Tortilla Strips, Corn Chips, Seed Blends, etc.

Beans:

• 1 Can Dark Red Kidney Beans (or Pigeon Peas)
• 1 Can Tri-color Beans (Red, Pinto, and Black)
• 1 Can Diced Tomatoes
• 1/2 Cup Water or Vegetable Broth
• Taco Seasoning to Taste (or Blend of Seasonings such as some of our favorites):
  • Cumin
  • Garlic Salt
  • Onion Powder
  • Chili Powder
  • Pink Himalayan Sea Salt
  • Cayenne Pepper

Rice:

• 5 Cups Water (or Vegetable Broth)
• 4 Cups Uncooked White Rice (or Rice of your choice – please adjust cooking time accordingly)
• 1-2 Tablespoons Avocado Oil
• Taco Seasoning to Taste (or Blend of Seasonings such as some of our favorites):
  • Cumin
  • Garlic Salt
  • Onion Powder
  • Chili Powder
  • Pink Himalayan Sea Salt
  • Cayenne Pepper

Dressing:

• 3 Oz Tomato Paste
• Juice of 1 Large Lemon
• 1/4 Cup Olive, Avocado, Almond, Walnut or Other Healthy Oil
• 1/4 Cup Apple Cider Vinegar or Lime Juice
• 1/4 Cup Vegetable Broth
• Blend of Seasonings to Taste:
  • Celery Seed
  • Cumin
  • Garlic Salt
  • Onion Powder
  • Chili Powder
  • Pink Himalayan Sea Salt
  • Cayenne Pepper

Directions

1. Start rice by bringing water, oil, and seasonings to a boil in a rice pot
2. Add rice to water, stir, and bring to a simmer
3. Turn heat to low and cover to simmer untouched for 24 minutes
4. Start beans by placing beans, liquid, tomatoes, and seasonings to a small pot on medium heat
5. Stir beans occasionally while simmering over low heat
6. Prepare all salad ingredients and mix together in a large salad bowl
7. Once rice is done, remove 2 Cups cooked rice and beans and place in a separate bowl to chill to room temperature
8. Whisk all dressing ingredients together in a bowl
9. Add cooled rice, beans, and dressing to the salad bowl and toss all ingredients together
10. While serving on individual plates, add optional toppings as desired