Mexican Sausage and Rice Salad

This vibrant Mexican-inspired rice salad features spicy sausages, fresh vegetables, and a zesty dressing, making it a perfect meal for one. It's nutritious, filling, and bursting with flavor.

Steps

1. Cook the rice according to package instructions; once done, let it cool.
2. In a skillet, heat a little olive oil over medium heat. Add the chorizo sausage, breaking it up as it cooks until browned and crispy.
3. In a large bowl, combine the cooled rice, cooked chorizo, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, corn, and cilantro.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Pour over the salad and mix well to combine.
5. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes to let the flavors meld.

• 1/2 cup long-grain rice
• 1 Mexican chorizo sausage
• 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cup bell pepper, diced (any color)
• 1/4 cup corn kernels (canned or frozen)
• 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste