Black Bean and Rice Salad

Ingredients

• 1/2 medium onion Onion, chopped
• 1/4 tsp Bell pepper, chopped, green or red
• 1 cup Brown rice, cooked and cooled
• 15 cup Black beans, low-sodium, drained and rinsed
• 1 tbsp Rice vinegar, or white wine vinegar or lemon juice
• 1 tsp Mustard powder (optional)
• 1 piece(s) Garlic, chopped
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper
• 2 tbsp Vegetable oil or cooking oil of choice

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, stir together onion, red or green pepper, rice, and beans.
2. In a jar with a tight fitting lid, add vinegar, dry mustard, garlic, salt, pepper and vegetable oil. Shake until dressing is evenly mixed.
3. Pour dressing over bean mixture and stir to mix evenly. Chill for at least one hour. Serve cold as a side dish or main dish.

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