Black Bean and Rice Salad

Black Bean and Rice Salad

Serving Size: 1 cup
Yield: 3 servings
Cost Per Recipe: $ 1.58, Per Serving: $ 0.53

Ingredients:
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green or red bell pepper
1 cup cooked and cooled brown or white rice
1 can (15 ounce) drained and rinsed black beans
Dressing: 1/4 cup rice vinegar, white wine vinegar or lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard powder
(optional) 1 chopped clove garlic or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 Tablespoons vegetable oil

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.