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Cuban: Beans and Rice Salad




Source of Recipe


Cooking Light, JANUARY 2002


Recipe Introduction


This recipe is my own creation. It's colorful and has a variety of textures. It can be assembled in a hurry - I usually cook the rice the night before." -CL Reader




List of Ingredients




1/2 cup diced peeled avocado
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 cups cooked white rice
1 cup chopped, seeded plum tomato (about 3 tomatoes)
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro (optional)


Recipe



Combine first 6 ingredients in a bowl, and toss gently. Add rice, next 3 ingredients (rice through beans), and cilantro, if desired; toss well. Serve chilled or at room temperature.


MAKES 6 ONE-CUP SERVINGS