Black Bean-Orzo Salad

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Black Bean-Orzo Salad

 

2 cans black beans, rinsed and drained

or 4 cups freshly cooked black beans

1 sliced ripe olives, drained

2 medium tomato, seeded & chopped

1/4 cup chopped green onion

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

2 tablespoons olive oil, or vegetable oil

2 tablespoons lime juice

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1/8 teaspoon salt

1 1/2 cups cooked pasta, orzo

4 cups fresh spinach

 

Mix beans, olives, tomatoes, onions and cilantro in large bowl. Mix oil, lime

juice, cumin, pepper and salt; toss with bean mixture. Stir in pasta. Let stand

for 1 hour to blend flavors. Serve at room temperature as a side dish or on

spinach. Yields 6 servings.