RICE AND BLACK BEAN SALAD 
15 1/2 oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
4 green onions, chopped
1 red onion, chopped
1/4 c. chopped cilantro or parsley
1 clove garlic, minced
3 c. cooked white rice
1/3 c. vegetable oil
3 tbsp. white wine vinegar or cider vinegar
1 tsp. ground cumin
Dash ground red pepper

In large salad bowl combine beans, bell peppers, onions, cilantro and garlic; toss well. Add rice, tossing to combine. In small bowl mix oil, vinegar, cumin and ground red pepper; pour over rice mixture and toss well. Let stand at room temperature until ready to serve or refrigerate 2 hours or longer to blend flavors. Makes 8 to 10 servings. Preparation time: about 15 minutes. Chilling time: about 2 hours.

 

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