Black Bean and Rice Salad

Ingredients

Salad:

• 2 cups black beans, cooked and drained
• 3 cups cooked brown rice
• 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup sliced spanish olives

Dressing:

• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1/2 cup chopped scallions (green onions)
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1 1/2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons grated orange peel (fresh)
• 2 tablespoons chopped gresh parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Garnish:

• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• parsley

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the drained beans with the rice, celery, and spanish olives.
2. In a small bowl, mix all of the dressing ingredients.
3. Pour the dressing over the bean/rice mixture and mix thoroughly.
4. Add garnishes on top.