Cajun Red Bean Salad

Description

Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

• 1 x 4.5 to 8-ounce package Cajun rice mix or jambalaya mix, prepared according to package directions
• 1 x 15-ounce can dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup thinly sliced green onions
• 1 celery rib, chopped
• 1 medium-size red bell pepper, julienned
• 1 medium-size green bell pepper, julienned
• ¼ cup cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground red pepper

Directions

1. Combine rice, beans, onions, celery, red pepper and green pepper in large bowl.
2. Combine vinegar, oil, garlic, chili powder, salt and red pepper in small bowl.
3. Whisk until well blended.
4. Pour over salad.
5. Refrigerate 1 hour.
6. Serve cold or at room temperature.