Black Beans And Rice Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cans black beans, rinsed and drained (15 oz.)
1 c. cold, cooked rice
1 c. chopped tomato
1/4 c. chopped celery
1/4 c. sliced green onions
1/4 c. fresh, chopped cilantro (optional)
1/4 c. lime juice
1/4 c. olive oil
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/8 tsp. hot pepper sauce (Tabasco)
2 garlic cloves, minced

Preparation

In a large bowl, combine beans and rice.
Mix well.
Fold tomato mixture into beans and rice.
Cover and refrigerate 1 hour to blend flavors.
Makes 10 (1/2 cup) servings.
(Pace picante sauce can be added for extra zip.)