Ham and Black Bean Salad

Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

• 3 cups cooked rice, cooled to room temperature
• 2 cups canned black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 medium red onion, chopped
• 1 cup cubed jicama (cut into 1/8-inch cubes)
• 1/2 cup sliced black olives
• 1/2 cup diced red pepper
• 1/2 cup diced green 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

1. Combine rice, beans, Onion, jicama, and pepper in large bowl; set aside.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large skillet over medium heat.
3. Add Ham; cook 2 to 3 minutes stirring constantly.
4. Add to rice mixture.
5. Combine remaining 3 tablespoons oil, vinegar, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper in small jar with lid.
6. Shake to blend.
7. Drizzle dressing over salad.