Lyons Family Cookbook

Southwestern Rice and Beans Salad

2

cups

cooked brown rice, cooled

1

can

(15 oz) black beans, drained, rinsed

1

tomato, large, chopped

3/4

cup

(3 oz) cubed Mild Cheddar Cheese

1/4

cup

green onions, sliced

2

Tbsp

cilantro, chopped

2

Tbsp

lime juice

1

Tbsp

extra virgin olive oil

2

tsp

ground cumin

1/8

tsp

ground red pepper

Mix all Ingredients. Refrigerate. Makes 4 Servings.

Recommend: Use "Basic Brown Rice" recipe in this cookbook. Make this salad the night before, and next day stir in the cheese chunks. This salad can be eaten cold, or slightly warmed in the microwave, 15 - 25 seconds per serving.

Source

Source: KRAFT Official U.S. Olympic Training Table Cookbook, 1992