Brown Rice and Bell Pepper Salad

Ingredients

• 1 cup black beans
• 1/4 tsp chili powder
• 1 cup light mayonnaise
• 3/4 cup spicy brown mustard
• 1 cup tomato, diced
• 1 bunch cilantro, chopped
• 4 cups brown rice, cooked
• 1/2 cup green pepper, diced
• 1/2 cup red pepper, diced
• 1/2 yellow pepper, diced
• 1 jalapeno, chopped
• 5 oz sweet onion, chopped

Directions

1. Rinse black beans and drain. Set aside.
2. Prepare bell peppers by chopping off the tops and bottoms and removing the seeds. Finely dice the peppers and place in a large bowl (use caution when chopping the jalapeno, as the juices can be on hot).
3. Add onions, tomato, rice and beans.
4. In a small bowl combine mayonnaise, spicy brown mustard, chili powder and salt and pepper.
5. Pour dressing over the rice and pepper mixture. Combine well so all the vegetables and rice are evenly coated.
6. Add cilantro and stir mixture gently.
7. Refrigerate for a few hours or overnight for best flavor.
8. Note: Add a cherry bomb pepper for a spicier flavor.