Southwestern Rice And Black Bean Salad (2/97) Recipe

• 2 c. cooked long-grain rice, white or possibly brown
• 1 x 15 ounce can black beans, liquid removed & rinsed
• 1 1/2 c. cooked corn kernels, liquid removed
• 4 whl scallions, trimmed & minced
• 2 lrg tomatoes, diced
• 1 med cucumber, peeled & diced
• 1 lrg jalapeno pepper, (or possibly chipotle), seeded & chopped
• 2 Tbsp. oil
• 2 x limes, juice of
• 2 Tbsp. fresh cilantro, minced
• 2 tsp dry oregano
• 1 tsp grnd cumin
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp salt
•     Lettuce leaves

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