Black Bean and Rice Salad

(from dennis.reb’s recipe box)

Categories: Cold Side Dishes

Ingredients

  • 2 cups rice, cooked, chilled
  • 1 can black beans, (15 ounces) rinsed and drained
  • 2 cups chopped tomatoes
  • 1 cup red pepper, chopped
  • 1 cup corn
  • 2 scallions (green onions), thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoon cilantro
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 4 ounces Monterey Pepper cheese, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
  • lettuce leaves
  • 1/2 cup light or fat free sour cream

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, stir together chilled rice, black beans, tomatoes, sweet pepper, corn, green onions, and cilantro.

  2. Add picante sauce or salsa.

  3. Toss to coat.

  4. If desired, stir in cheese.

  5. To serve, line 6 salad bowls or plates with lettuce leaves.

  6. Top with rice mixture.

  7. Serve with sour cream.

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