MEDITERRANEAN RICE SALAD

3 cups brown rice, instant
2 1/2 cups water
1 1/2 cups black beans, cooked, drained and rinsed
2 cups quartered and sliced cucumber
1 cup chopped fresh tomato
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
3/4 cup Italian salad dressing (Wishbone Fat Free)
1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil

Add instant rice to boiling water. Lower heat, stir, and cover pot. Cook over low heat for 5 minutes. Take pan off heat, stir, replace cover, and let sit for 5 minutes. Allow rice to cool.

Add beans, cucumbers, tomato, onion, and parsley. Mix. Add dressing, vinegar, and olive oil. Toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Refrigerate.

Servings: 8
From: Kraft
Source: Walla Walla Sweet Onion Marketing Committee