Ham and black bean salad

6 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
3 cups Cooked rice cooled to room temperature
2 cups Canned black beans rinsed and drained
1 medium Red onion; chopped
1 cup Cubed jicama (cut into 1/8-inch cubes)
½ cup Sliced black olives
½ cup Diced red pepper
½ cup Diced green pepper
¼ cup Olive oil; divided
4 ounces Cubed cooked ham
3 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
1 Garlic clove; minced
½ teaspoon Ground cumin
½ teaspoon Chili powder
½ teaspoon Salt
½ teaspoon Ground black pepper

Directions

Combine rice, onion, jicama, olives, and peppers in large bowl; set aside. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add ham; cook 2 to 3 minutes stirring constantly. Add to rice mixture.

Combine remaining oil, vinegar, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper in small jar with lid. Shake to blend. Drizzle dressing over salad.

Source: Viva Arroz! Reprinted with permission from USA Rice Council Electronic format courtesy of Karen Mintzias

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