Ham and Black Bean Blitz

Recipe 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 jícama|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, jícama|jicama, 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.
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