Herbed Rice and Spicy Black Bean Salad
Delicious fresh herbs and a blend of peppers make this a fresh, light, and healthy dish that can be a side or a main course. My family loves this on warm summer nights.
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
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½ teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon ground black pepper
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½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
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¼ teaspoon garlic powder
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2 cups cold, cooked white rice
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1 (14 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
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2 celery stalks, finely chopped
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1 (4 ounce) can chopped black olives
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3 green onions, chopped
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¼ cup red wine vinegar
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¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
Description
- Make a seasoning by mixing together the basil, thyme, parsley, cilantro, salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder in a bowl.
- Gently mix together the rice, black beans, celery, olives, and green onions in a large bowl. Season the rice mixture with 1 teaspoon of the seasoning.
- Make a dressing by whisking the vinegar and olive oil with the seasoning; allow to rest for 10 minutes. Pour the dressing over the rice mixture; stir to combine.
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