Cajun Red Beans and Rice Salad

• 1 1/2 cups water
• 3/4 cup long-grain rice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 large fresh thyme sprigs, divided, plus 1 tablespoon chopped
• 1 15 1/2-ounce can red beans or kidney beans, drained, rinsed
• 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 2/3 cup sliced green onions
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 5 teaspoons Cajun seasoning blend

1. Bring 1 1/2 cups water to boil in small saucepan.
2. Stir in rice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 thyme sprig; return to boil.
3. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, about 20 minutes.
4. Transfer rice to large bowl; remove thyme sprig.
5. Cool 5 minutes.
6. Stir beans, bell pepper, and green onions into rice.
7. Add oil, vinegar, Cajun seasoning, and 1 tablespoon chopped thyme; mix well.
8. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper.
9. Garnish with remaining thyme sprig and serve.

water, longgrain rice, salt, thyme, red beans, red bell pepper, green onions, olive oil, white wine vinegar, cajun seasoning blend

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/cajun-red-beans-and-rice-salad-109776 (may not work)