posted by Terrytx 05-02-102 7:49 AM 
 
* Exported from MasterCook * 
Cuban Beans and Rice Salad 
Recipe By : 
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00 
Categories : Salads 
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method 
-------- ------------ -------------------------------- 
1/2 cup diced peeled avocado 
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 
1 tablespoon olive oil 
1 teaspoon ground cumin 
1/2 teaspoon salt 
1/4 teaspoon black pepper 
3 cups cooked white rice 
1 cup chopped, seeded plum tomatoes (about 3 tomatoes) 
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley 
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained 
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro, (optional) 
Combine the first 6 ingredients in a bowl, and toss gently. Add rice, next 3 ingredients (rice through beans), and cilantro, if desired; toss well. Serve chilled or at room temperature. 
Yield: 6 servings (serving size: 1 cup). 184 cal, 4.6g fat, 4.9g pro, 32.8g carb, 4g fiber, 0mg chol, 2.3mg iron, 421mg sod, 36mg calc. 
Source: Cooking Light-Jan/Feb/02
Serving Ideas : For Brown-Bag Lunch Menu serve with Pineapple Salsa and tortilla chips.