Black Bean-and-Rice Salad

Ingredients

• 31 ounce black beans rinsed drained canned
• 10 ounce canned tomatoes diced green drained canned
• 0.3 teaspoon garlic powder 
• 1 medium size bell pepper diced green
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin 
• 0.3 teaspoon pepper 
• 0.5 cup onion diced red
• 0.3 cup red wine vinegar 
• 17.6 ounce rice spanish ready-to-serve
• 0.5 teaspoon salt 
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 

Equipment

• bowl

Directions

1. Heat rice according to package directions.
2. Pour into a large bowl, and let stand 10 minutes to cool.
3. Stir in black beans and remaining ingredients until well combined. Cover and chill rice mixture at least 30 minutes before serving.
4. Note: For testing purposes only, we used Uncle Ben's Spanish Style Ready Rice.