Beans And Rice Salad

• 1 (15 oz.) can black beans, drained
• 1/4 c. commercial Italian salad dressing
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 3/4 c. long grain rice (uncooked)
• 1/4 c. commercial Italian salad dressing
• lettuce leaves
• 3/4 c. (3 oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese
• 3 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 medium tomato, chopped
• sour cream (optional)

1. Combine the first 3 ingredients; cover and chill at least 8 hours.
2. Cook rice according to package, omitting salt if desired. Rinse with cold water; drain.
3. Combine rice and 1/4 cup salad dressing, stirring well.
4. Chill at least 8 hours.
5. Spoon rice onto individual lettuce-lined plates.
6. Spoon bean mixture over rice. Top with cheese, green onions, tomato and, if desired, sour cream. Makes 4 servings.

black beans, commercial italian salad dressing, pepper, long grain rice, commercial italian salad dressing, lettuce leaves, cheddar cheese, green onions, tomato, sour cream

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=419139 (may not work)