herbed rice and spicy black bean salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 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
• 1/4 cup red vinegar
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Recipe

Preparation Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


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