Santa Fe Rice Salad

Ingredients

• 0.67 cups uncooked white rice
• 1.33 cups water
• 0.75 cups black beans , drained and rinsed
• 1 large tomato , seeded and diced
• 0.75 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
• 0.33 cups sliced green onions
• 0.33 cups vegetable oil
• 0.25 cups vinegar
• 1 tablespoon diced jalapeno peppers
• 0.5 teaspoons white sugar
• salt to taste
• 1 avocado - peeled , pitted and diced

Instructions

1. 1

   In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and chill.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, mix together the rice, beans, tomato, cheese and green onion.

3. 3

   In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, peppers, sugar and salt. Pour over the rice mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate salad for 30 minutes. Top with avocado just before serving.