Orange Rice and Bean Salad

Orange Rice and Black Bean Salad
This unique salad contains lots of fiber, protein and vitamin C, and it’s gluten/soy/dairy free. I think it would be a great way to add some pizzazz to leftover brown rice!

• ½ cup canned or cooked black beans, drained
• ¾ cup cooked brown or wild rice
• ½ cup finely chopped celery (about 1 stalk)
• ½ cup peeled and sliced orange (1 small or ½ large)
• 1 scallion, thinly sliced (about ¼ cup)
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
• Sea Salt & pepper

Dressing:

• ¼ cup orange juice
• 1 tbsp cider or balsamic vinegar
• ½ tsp olive oil
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon

In a medium bowl, combine the beans, rice, celery, orange, scallion and cilantro. In a separate bowl, combine the orange juice, vinegar, oil, and cinnamon. Pour the dressing over the salad and stir thoroughly. Season with salt and pepper.

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