Ham and Black Bean Blitz

Description
Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

 * 3 cups cooked rice, cooled to room temperature
 * 1 15- to 16-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
 * 1 medium-size red onion, chopped
 * 1 cup cubed jicama (cut into 1/8-inch cubes)
 * 1/2 cup sliced black olives
 * 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
 * 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
 * 1/4 cup olive oil, divided
 * 3/4 cup (4 ounces) cubed cooked ham
 * 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
 * 1 clove garlic, minced
 * 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
 * 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
 * 1/2 teaspoon salt
 * 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions
Combine rice, beans, onion, jicama, olives and peppers in large bowl; set aside.

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add ham; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Add to rice mixture.

Combine remaining 3 tablespoons oil, vinegar, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt and black pepper in small jar with lid. Shake to blend. Drizzle dressing over salad.