Black Bean and Rice Salad

Serves: 4

Prep Time: 60 minutes
Meal Occasion: Appetizer, Side Dish, Salad, Afternoon Snack, Lunch
Cuisine Type: Santa Fe, Southwestern, American South , Tex-Mex, Vegetarian

Ingredients

2	cups UNCLE BEN’S® ORIGINAL CONVERTED® Brand Rice
1	cup black beans cooked and drained
1	whole tomato seeded and chopped
1	Tbsp. parsley snipped
1	Tbsp. lime juice
	lettuce leaves
	cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4	cup Italian salad dressing prepared

Instructions

1. Combine rice, beans, tomato, cheese and parsley in a large bowl.
2. Pour dressing and lime juice over rice mixture; toss lightly.
3. Serve on lettuce.

Add diced chicken and tortilla strips with a creamy southwestern dressing and you have a Southwestern Black Bean and Rice Chicken Salad.

Nutrition Information for one serving

% Daily Value (DV) is based on a 2,000 calorie diet.