Cuban Beans and Rice Salad

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup diced, peeled avocado
• 2 tbl balsamic vinegar
• 1 tbl olive oil
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 3 cup cooked rice
• 1 cup chopped, seeded plum tomato (about 3)
• 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
• 1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 tbl minced fresh cilantro (optional)

Procedures

1. Combine first 6 ingredients in a bowl and toss gently. Add rice, tomato, parsley, beans, and cilantro, if desired; toss well. Serve chilled or at room temp.