Herbed Rice and Spicy Black Bean Salad |
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Prep Time: 45 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Delicious fresh herbs and a blend of peppers make this a fresh, light, and healthy dish that can be a side or a main course. My family loves this on warm summer nights. Ingredients:
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil |
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme |
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley |
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper |
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper |
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder |
2 cups cold, cooked white rice |
1 (14 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained |
2 celery stalks, finely chopped |
1 (4 ounce) can chopped black olives |
3 green onions, chopped |
1/4 cup red wine vinegar |
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil |
Directions:
1. Make a seasoning by mixing together the basil, thyme, parsley, cilantro, salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder in a bowl.
2. Gently mix together the rice, black beans, celery, olives, and green onions in a large bowl. Season the rice mixture with 1 teaspoon of the seasoning.
3. Make a dressing by whisking the vinegar and olive oil with the seasoning; allow to rest for 10 minutes. Pour the dressing over the rice mixture; stir to combine.
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