TWO BEAN AND RICE SALAD 
1 (15 oz.) can black beans
3 c. cooked rice
1 (15 oz.) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen peas, thawed
1 c. sliced celery
1 med. red onion, chopped (1/2 c.)
1 (4 oz.) can diced green chili peppers, drained
1/4 c. snipped cilantro or parsley
1 recipe garlic dressing or 1 (8 oz.) jar Italian salad dressing
Cilantro sprigs (optional)
Fresh whole chili peppers (optional)

In a 2 1/2 quart covered container combine cooked rice, pimento beans, black beans, peas, celery, onion, diced green chili peppers and the 1/4 cup cilantro or parsley. Add the dressing and toss gently. Cover and chill. Makes 16 servings.

 

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