Great Recipe for Spring

This makes a nice side dish with barbequed chicken. If you do not have lime juice on hand, you can use lemon juice, rice vinegar, or white vinegar.

2 cups cooked rice, cooled(about 2/3 cup when uncooked)
1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 large tomato, chopped
3 ounces low-fat cheddar cheese, diced into small 1/4" cubes

Dressing:
1 tablespoon, oil preferably olive oil
2 tablespoons lime jice, lemon juice, or vinegar
1 tablespoon taco seasoning mix(or 1 teaspoon cumin and 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Optional:
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro; 1/4 cup diced onion; salt and pepper

1. In a large bowl, combine the cooked rice, beans, tomato, and cheese(and cilantro and onion).
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, lime juice, and taco seasonings. Pour over the rice mixture and mix well. Adjust the seasonings to the desired taste. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Yield:4 servings (as a side dish)

Nutritional information:
Total Calories: 960
Calories per serving: 240

Nutrients Grams
Carbs 27
Protein 15
Fat 8