Mexi-Cheese Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (16 oz.) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 c. cold, cooked rice
1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped
1/2 c. chopped red bell pepper
1/2 c. coarsely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 c. sliced green onions
1 jalapeno pepper, stemmed and seed removed
1/3 c. vegetable oil
1/4 c. fresh lemon juice
1 tsp. ground cumin
2 c. (8 oz.) shredded mild Cheddar cheese
1 ripe avocado, peeled, seeded and diced

Preparation

In a large bowl, combine beans, rice, tomato, bell pepper, cilantro and green onions.