Chicken, Rice and Black Bean Salad

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Serves 4 generously

 

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1 cup Brown or White rice cooked and cooled in advance

1 cooked chicken (about 2½ lbs/1 kilo) shredded (about 4 cups)

1 15.5 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained

6 plum tomatoes, sliced

4 scallions (green onions) thinly sliced

1 jalapeno chile pepper, minced (remove seeds and ribs to reduce heat if desired) (Optional)

¼ cup white wine vinegar

3 tbs extra virgin olive oil

½ tsp ground cumin (more if desired)

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

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1.       Cook rice in advance and allow to cool thoroughly.

2.       Place rice in a large bowl and add all other dry ingredients. Toss thoroughly.

3.       Add vinegar and oil, salt and pepper and toss again.

4.       Serve on a bed of romaine or other crisp lettuce.

Source: Everyday Food, June 2005

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