SUE'S RICE AND 
3 c. cooked rice, room temperature (about 1 cup raw)
1 (16 oz.) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 med. red bell pepper, minced
1 med. yellow bell pepper, minced
4 green onions, minced
1/4 c. fresh parsley, minced
1/3 c. peanut oil
1/4 c. fresh lime juice
Salt and 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 mixture, and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Can be prepared one day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. To serve, line bowl with lettuce. Mound salad in bowl. Garnish with sliced avocado and papaya.

 

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