Saturday, January 22, 2011

Salsa, Black Bean, and Rice Salad Recipe

Salsa, Black Bean, and Rice Salad Recipe
From everydayhealth.com

Total Time: 30 mins
Ingredients

* 2 cup(s) rice, long grain, cooked, chilled
* 1 can(s) beans, black, (15 ounces) rinsed and drained
* 2 cup(s) tomato(es), chopped
* 1 cup(s) pepper(s), red, bell, chopped
* 1 cup(s) corn, whole kernel frozen, thawed
* 2 scallion(s) (green onions), thinly sliced
* 2 tablespoon cilantro
* 1 cup(s) salsa
* 4 ounce(s) cheese, Monterey Pepper Jack, with jalapeno chile peppers, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
* lettuce leaves (or baked potato or tortilla chips to use as a dip!)
* 1/2 cup(s) sour cream, light or fat-free

Preparation
1. In a large bowl, stir together chilled rice, black beans, tomatoes, sweet pepper, corn, green onions, and cilantro; add picante sauce or salsa. Toss to coat. If desired, stir in cheese.

2. To serve, line 6 salad bowls or plates with lettuce leaves. Top with rice mixture. Serve with sour cream.

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