RICE AND BLACK BEAN SALAD 
3 c. cooked rice, room temperature (about 1 c. raw)
1 (16 oz.) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 med. red bell pepper, minced
1 med. green bell pepper, minced
4 green onions, minced
1/4 c. minced fresh cilantro
1/3 c. peanut oil
1/4 c. fresh lime juice
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Lettuce leaves
2 avocados, peeled and sliced
1 papaya, peeled, seeded and sliced

Combine first 6 ingredients in large bowl. Whisk together oil and lime juice in small bowl. Pour over rice mixture and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)

Line large bowl with lettuce. Mound salad in bowl. Garnish with sliced avocado and papaya and serve. 6 servings.

 

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