Beans And Rice Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (15 oz.) can black beans, drained
1/4 c. commercial Italian salad dressing
1/4 tsp. pepper
3/4 c. long grain rice (uncooked)
1/4 c. commercial Italian salad dressing
lettuce leaves
3/4 c. (3 oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese
3 green onions, thinly sliced
1 medium tomato, chopped
sour cream (optional)

Preparation

Combine the first 3 ingredients; cover and chill at least 8 hours.
Cook rice according to package, omitting salt if desired. Rinse with cold water; drain.
Combine rice and 1/4 cup salad dressing, stirring well.
Chill at least 8 hours.
Spoon rice onto individual lettuce-lined plates.
Spoon bean mixture over rice. Top with cheese, green onions, tomato and, if desired, sour cream. Makes 4 servings.