Cuban Beans and Rice Salad

Ingredients

 * 1/2 cup diced, peeled avocado
 * 2 tbl balsamic vinegar
 * 1 tbl olive oil
 * 1 tsp ground cumin
 * 1/2 tsp salt
 * 1/4 tsp black pepper
 * 3 cup cooked rice
 * 1 cup chopped, seeded plum tomato (about 3)
 * 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
 * 1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
 * 2 tbl minced fresh cilantro (optional)

Directions

 * 1) Combine first 6 ingredients in a bowl and toss gently. Add rice, tomato, parsley, beans, and cilantro, if desired; toss well. Serve chilled or at room temp.