Fiesta Rice Salad

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup(s) fresh lime juice
• 3 tablespoon(s) olive oil
• 3 tablespoon(s) roasted tomato salsa
• 1 teaspoon(s) ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
• 2 cup(s) cold, cooked brown rice
• 1 cup(s) cooked fresh or thawed frozen corn kernels
• 2 15 oz cans black beans rinsed and drained
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded diced
• 1 cup(s) small cherry tomatoes halved
• 3 scallions thinly sliced
• 1 avocado
• 1 tablespoon(s) fresh cilantro chopped

Preparation

1. In a small bowl, stir together lime juice, oil, salsa, cumin and salt. In a large bowl, stir together rice and corn, breaking up any rice clumps.
2. Pour lime-juice mixture over rice mixture and stir well to coat. Add beans, bell pepper, tomatoes and scallions and toss gently to combine.
3. Just before serving, pit, peel and dice avocado and stir gently into salad. Sprinkle with cilantro, if desired, and serve.