Spicy Red Beans and Rice Salad

Category: Salad

Cuisine: American

Ready in 30 minutes

Ingredients

1/2 ts Dried basil

1/4 ts Dried thyme

1/2 ts Cayenne pepper

1/2 ts Dried Oregano

1/2 c Green Onions Sliced

1 1/2 c Cooked long grain white

3/4 ts Salt -- optional

1 c Fresh diced tomato

2 cn (15oz) red beans

1/4 ts Garlic powder

Or light red kidney beans

CREOLE SPICE

Ground

1 tb Red wine vinegar

1/2 ts Creole spice (Above)

DRESSING

3 tb Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Rice

1/4 ts Black pepper -- finely


Directions

From: PatH <phannema@wizard.ucr.edu> Date: Sat, 18 May 1996 09:57:03 -0700 (PDT) Using a strainer, drain beans and rinse very well, under cold running water. Transfer to serving dish and toss gently with rice, onions and tomato. Set aside. CREOLE SPICE. Combine. Stir or shake well to combine. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon over beans and rice. DRESSING. Combine dressing ingredients. Let stand 5 minutes. then toss gently with bean mixture. Serve immediately. Makes 8 servings, about 1/2 cup each. PER SERVING (1/2 cup). 186 Cals, 25% from fat (0 Chol); 202 mg sodium; 10 g protein. Presentation TIP - Fluff rice with fork. Combine dressing with rice; toss to coat. Then combine the beans, stirring gently. Sprinkle with creole or cajun blend; do not stir. Place a few fresh cilantro sprigs at one edge. A fan of lime rings at the other edge. (visit bean growers on the web) Recipe By : Bean - Bean Education and Awareness Network (1994) Posted to Master Cook Recipes List, Digest #90

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