Southwestern Rice and Black Bean Salad

== Description ==
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=== Ingredients ===
* 2 cups cooked long-grain white or brown rice
* 1 1/2 cups fresh cooked or canned drained corn kernels
* 15-oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained
* 4 scallions, chopped
* 2 large tomatoes, diced
* 1 medium cucumber, diced
* 1 large jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced (optional)
* 2 Tbs. vegetable oil
* Juice of 2 limes
* 2 Tbs. chopped fresh cilantro
* 2 tsp. dried oregano
* 1 tsp. ground cumin
* 1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper
* 1/2 tsp. salt
== Directions ==
In large bowl, combine all ingredients; mix gently but thoroughly. Cover and chill for at least 15 minutes to allow flavors to blend. (Can be prepared up to 2 days ahead. Bring to room temperature before serving.) Just before serving, fluff salad with fork.
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== See also ==
Category:Black bean Recipes
Category:Brown rice Recipes
Category:Cereals Recipes
Category:Corn Recipes
Category:Cucumber Recipes
Category:Lime Recipes
Category:Oregano Recipes
Category:Vegetarian Recipes