Red Beans and Rice Salad

beancooker's Note:

This recipe came from the back of a Western Family brand can of diced tomatoes with green chilis. Makes a great light meal on a hot summer day or as a side any time.

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 2 cups water
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1 cup long grain white rice
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained & rinsed
• 1 cup green bell pepper, finely diced
• 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained
• 1 cup red onion, finely diced
• 1/2 cup Italian salad dressing

Directions:

1. 1.In heavy sauce pan add water, thyme, rice and cayenne pepper.Bring to boil, cover and reduce heat to low. cook for 20 minutes or until rice is tender and water is absorbed.
2. 2. Im a large bowl, mix rice with all other ingredients except salad dressing.
3. 3. Add Italian salad dressing and stir gently. Serve warm or chilled.