Wednesday, August 08, 2007

Bean and Rice Summer Salad

3 cups cold cooked rice
1 (15-oz.) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15-oz.) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (10-oz.) package frozen peas
1 cup sliced celery
1 medium red onion, chopped
2 (4-oz,) cans diced green chili peppers, drained
1/4 cup snipped cilantro or parsley
1 cup (8 oz.) Italian salad dressing
Sprigs of cilantro for garnish


Directions:
In a 3 quart container, combine all ingredients. Toss gently to mix. Cover and chill thoroughly, up to 24 hours. Place in a serving bowl. Garnish with cilantro sprigs. 16 servings.

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Another great Easy Recipe

Love At Home

There is beauty all around
When there's love at home.
There is joy in every sound
When there's love at home.

Roses bloom beneath our feet,
All the earth is a garden sweet,
Making life a bliss complete,
When there's love at home.

-- John Hugh McNaughton (1829-1891)