3 c. cold rice
1 (15 oz.) can pinto beans, rinsed & drained
1 (15 oz.) can black beans, rinsed & drained
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen peas, thawed
1 c. sliced celery
1 med. red onion, chopped (1/2 c.)
2 (4 oz.) cans green chili peppers, drained
1/4 c. snipped cilantro or parsley
1 recipe Garlic dressing (follows) or 1 (8 oz.) bottle or jar Italian dressing

In a 2 1/2 quart covered container combine cooked rice, pinto beans, black beans, peas, celery, onion, diced green chili peppers and 1/4 cup cilantro or parsley. Add dressing to rice mixture; toss gently to mix. Cover and chill several hours. (Special Note: If purchasing store bought salad dressing, "Paul Newman's" oil/vinegar dressing is recommended.)

GARLIC DRESSING RECIPE:

1/3 c. white wine vinegar
1/4 c. olive or salad oil
2 tbsp. water
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. pepper

In screw top jar combine ingredients. Cover and shake well to mix. Makes about 2/3 cup.