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.

INGRIDIENT

1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil

1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon ground black pepper

½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

¼ teaspoon garlic powder

2 cups cold, cooked white rice

1 (14 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained

2 celery stalks, finely chopped

1 (4 ounce) can chopped black olives

3 green onions, chopped

¼ cup red wine vinegar

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

DIRECTION

Step: 1

Make a seasoning by mixing together the basil, thyme, parsley, cilantro, salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder in a bowl.

Step: 2

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.

Step: 3

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.

NUTRITION FACT

Per Serving: 185 calories; protein 4.5g; carbohydrates 22.1g; fat 8.8g; sodium 476.6mg.

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