Bean And Rice Salad

• 3 c. cold rice
• 15 oz. can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
• 15 oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 10 oz. pkg. frozen peas, thawed
• 1 c. celery
• 1/2 c. chopped red onion
• 8 oz. can diced green chili peppers, drained
• 1/4 c. snipped parsley
• 8 oz. jar Italian dressing
• cilantro sprigs (optional)
• fresh whole chili peppers (optional)

1. In a 2 1/2-quart covered container, combine cooked rice, beans, peas, celery, onion, diced green chili peppers and parsley. Add the dressing to the rice mixture; toss gently to mix. Cover and chill for up to 24 hours. To serve, transfer the chilled salad to a serving bowl. Garnish with cilantro sprigs and whole chili peppers. Makes 16 servings.

cold rice, pinto beans, black beans, frozen peas, celery, red onion, green chili peppers, parsley, italian dressing, cilantro, chili peppers

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=983352 (may not work)