Cuban Beans and Rice Salad

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup diced peeled avocado
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 cups cooked white rice
• 1 cup chopped, seeded plum tomato (about 3 tomatoes)
• 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
• 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro (optional)

Preparation

1. Combine first 6 ingredients in a bowl, and toss gently. Add rice, next 3 ingredients (rice through beans), and cilantro, if desired; toss well. Serve chilled or at room temperature.