Spicy Red Beans and Rice Salad
Source of Recipe
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List of Ingredients
2 (15 oz.) cans Red Beans or Light Red Kidney Beans
1-1 1/2 cups cooked Long Grain rice
1/2 cup sliced Green Onions
1 cup fresh diced tomato
Creole Spice:
3/4 tsp. Salt (optional
1/4 tsp. Garlic Powder
1/2 tsp. Cayenne Pepper
1/4 tsp. finely ground Black Pepper
1/2 tsp. dried Basil
1/4 tsp. dried Thyme
1/2 tsp. dried Oregano
Dressing:
1 tbsp. Red Wine Vinegar
3 tbsp. extra-virgin Olive Oil
1/2 tsp. Creole Spice (above)
Recipe
Using a strainer, drain beans and rinse very well, being careful to
not break the beans. Transfer to flat serving dish and toss gently
with rice, onions and tomato. Set aside.
Creole Spice:
Combine salt, garlic salt, peppers, basil, thyme and oregano. Stir
well to combine. Sprinkle 1 tsp. over bean mixture
Dressing:
Combine dressing ingredients. Let stand 5 minutes, then toss
gently with bean mixture. Serve immediately. Makes 8 servings,
about 1/2 cup each.
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