HERBED RICE AND SPICY BLACK BEAN SALAD

Herbed Rice and Spicy Black Bean Salad image

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.

Provided by Kelly Belli

Categories Salad Beans Black Bean Salad Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184.5 calories, Carbohydrate 22.1 g, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 476.6 mg, Sugar 0.5 g