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SENSATIONAL SEVEN LAYER RICE SALAD
1 (7.2-ounce) package RICE-A-RONI Rice Pilaf 2 tablespoons margarine or butter 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained, rinsed 1 cup ranch dressing 1 cup sour cream 4 cups fresh spinach leaves or romaine lettuce, cut into thin strips 3 medium tomatoes, chopped 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (8 ounces) 1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced 1/2 pound bacon, crisply cooked, drained and chopped 3 radishes, sliced (optional) Tomato wedges (optional)
In large skillet over medium heat, saute rice-pasta mix with margarine until pasta is golden brown.
Slowly add 1 3/4 cups water and Special Seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover; simmer 17 to 22 minutes or until rice is tender.
Stir in black beans. Spread mixture in 9x13-inch baking pan. Cool completely; set aside.
In small bowl, mix ranch dressing and sour cream; set aside.
In large clear glass bowl, layer spinach, tomatoes, cheese, rice-bean mixture and onion, pressing gently after each layer. Spread dressing mixture over top of salad. Sprinkle with bacon. Garnish with radishes and tomato, if desired.
Servings: 8
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