3 c. cold cooked rice
1 (15 oz.) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 oz.) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen peas, thawed
1 c. diced celery
1 med. red onion, chopped (1/2 c.)
2 (4 oz.) cans diced green chili peppers, drained
1/4 c. snipped cilantro or parsley

GARLIC DRESSING:

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

DRESSING: In screw top jar, combine above ingredients. Cover and shake well.

Mix all ingredients. Pour garlic dressing over and mix well again. Best if prepared 24 hours ahead. You can substitute a jar of Italian dressing for the garlic dressing, if you wish.