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Black Bean and Rice Salad

great side dish to go with Mexican food
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Prep Time 30 mins
Total Time 26 mins
Course Salad
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients

  • 1 c rice or quinoa, previously cooked
  • 1 can black beans 15 oz
  • 1/2 each red bell pepper diced
  • 1/2 each yellow bell bepper diced
  • 1/2 each green bell pepper diced

Dressing Ingredients

  • 1/4 c olive oil
  • 2 T orange juice
  • 1 T red wine vinegar
  • 2 t cumin
  • 1 t chili powder
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions
 

  • Use leftover rice or cook rice at the beginning of preparation, then allow it to cool slightly before adding to rest of ingredients. Use 1 cup of cooked rice, which you can get by cooking 1/2 c rice in 3/4 c water.
  • Drain black beans and combine with diced peppers.
  • Add rice when cooled.
  • Whisk together dressing ingredients and pour over salad ingredients.
  • Toss, chill, and serve