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Caribbean-Style Black Bean and Rice Salad

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Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 6 Servings

Ingredients

1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 1/2 cups cooked long-grain white rice (about 1 cup raw), cooled
1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed, drained
3/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
3/4 cup chopped yellow bell pepper
3/4 cup chopped green onions
Lettuce leaves (optional)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Whisk oil, vinegar, mustard, cumin and garlic in medium bowl until well blended. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.

    Step 2

    Combine rice, beans, peppers and onions in large bowl. Toss salad with enough dressing to moisten. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)

  2. Step 3

    Line large serving bowl with lettuce leaves, if desired. Spoon salad into bowl and serve.

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