What easy non-baking vegan recipe can I make that....?

Question

I can use these techniques: chop, mince, slice, pare, cube, dice, grate, core, beat, cream, whip, fold, mix, combine, blend, stir, sift, strain, drain, puree, baste, and dredge? not all, but al least 10

how long will it take?
can it last till the next day?
serves 8-10 people
ingredients
directions

Answer 1

Tex-Mex Salad with Chili Vinaigrette

Makes 8 to 10 servings

Ingredients:

Salad:

1 cup long grain rice
1 15 ounce can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen whole kernel corn
3 green onions, sliced
1/4 cup red sweet pepper, chopped

Vinaigrette:

1/4 cup corn oil
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 pickled jalapeño peppers, stemmed, halved and seeded
1 teaspoon chili powder (or more to taste)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

Preparation:

Salad:

Cook rice in salted water as directed on the package. (The rice can be cooked ahead and chilled.)

Combine cooked rice, beans, corn, green onion, and sweet pepper in a large bowl. Toss lightly to mix.

Vinaigrette:

Combine corn oil, lime juice, vinegar, brown sugar, jalapeño pepper, chili powder, cumin and salt in a blender container or food processor bowl. Cover and blend or process until smooth.

Pour dressing over rice mixture; toss to coat. Cover and chill until serving time or up to 2 days. Serve at room temperature.