Ham And Black Bean Salad
Grrrrrgh!
Course : Beans
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 6
 

Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   3      cups          cooked rice -- cooled to room
                        -- temperature
   2      cups          canned black beans -- - rinsed and
                        -- drained
   1      medium        red onion -- chopped
   1      cup           cubed jicama -- - (cut into
                        -- 1/8-inch
     1/2  cup           sliced black olives
     1/2  cup           diced red pepper
     1/2  cup           diced green pepper
     1/4  cup           olive oil -- divided
   4      ounces        cubed cooked ham
   3      tablespoons   red wine vinegar
   1                    garlic clove -- minced
     1/2  teaspoon      ground cumin
     1/2  teaspoon      chili powder
     1/2  teaspoon      salt
     1/2  teaspoon      ground black pepper
 

Preparation:

Combine rice, onion, jicama, olives, and peppers in large bowl; set aside. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add ham; cook 2 to 3 minutes stirring constantly. Add to rice mixture. Combine remaining oil, vinegar, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper in small jar with lid. Shake to blend. Drizzle dressing over salad. Source: Viva Arroz! Reprinted with permission from USA Rice Council