Black Bean and Rice Salad

Prep Time: 10 Minutes

Cook Time: 10 Minutes

Ready In: 20 Minutes

Servings: 8

Serve this easy make-ahead salad with a Burrito or any another sandwich. A good way of using up leftover rice. Points 2.

Ingredients:

2 cups cooked and cooled brown rice

1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained

1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper

salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

1/2 cup fat-free italian salad dressing

1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped

8 pitted black olives (optional)

2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Directions:

1. In large bowl, combine all ingredients.
2. Mix.
3. Cover with plastic wrap and chill completely.
4. Stir again before serving.