Black Bean & Rice Salad

Ingredients:
1/2 cup olive oil
3 Tbs orange juice
2 Tbs red wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp chili powder
2-3 drops Tabasco Sauce
3/4 tsp salt
Freshly ground pepper (to taste)
3 cups cooked long-grain white rice (1 cup raw)
2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper1/2 cup chopped green onion, including some tender green tops
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro or parsley

Directions:
1) In a medium bowl, whisk together oil, orange juice, vinegar, garlic, cumin, chili powder, Tabasco, salt and pepper.
2) In a large bowl, combine rice, beans, bell peppers, green onions, and cilantro. Toss lightly with about half of the dressing to coat, cover, and refrigerate.
3) Add more dressing just before serving, as needed. Serve cold or at room temp.

Serves 8-10