Bean, Rice, and Corn Salad

Serving Size  : 8     Preparation Time : 0:00

Categories    : Salads

Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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       3      cups  cooked white pea beans

       1      cup  cooked brown rice

       1      cup  frozen corn -- cooked

       1      sweet red pepper -- diced

       1      stalk  celery -- diced

     1/2      red onion -- diced

       1       small  jalapeno -- minced optional

     1/2      cup  chopped cilantro
                        cherry tomatoes -- optional

                        VINAIGRETTE

       2       juice of 2 limes

     1/4      cup  vegetable oil

       1       tablespoon  chili powder

       1       teaspoon  cumin

In a large bowl, combine all salad ingredients. Set aside.

To make the vinaigrette, combine the lime juice, vegetable oil, chili powder and cumin in a small jar with a tight-fitting lid. Shake well.

Toss salad with dressing. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Garnish with additional cilantro and cherry tomatoes if desired.