Red Bean And Rice Salad

Ingredients

• 2 (15-oz.) cans red beans, drained and rinsed
• 4 cups cooked white rice, cooled
• 2/3 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
• 1/2 tsp. Creole seasoning
• 1 cup peeled diced cucumber
• 1 cup grape tomatoes, cut in half
• 1/2 cup sliced mild banana pepper rings
• 1/4 cup diced purple onion

Directions

1. In a large bowl, mix rinsed beans and cooked rice; set aside.

2. In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar and Creole seasoning and pour over rice and beans. Add in cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers and onions.

3. Gently fold ingredients to incorporate and allow salad to chill for an hour.

4. Check seasonings before serving and adjust them to your taste. Salad may be made 1 day in advance