Herbed Rice and Spicy Black Bean Salad

Ingredients

• tablespoon chopped fresh basil
• tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
• tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• cup scold, cooked white rice
• (14 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• celery stalk s, finely chopped
• (4 ounce) can chopped black olives
• green onions, chopped
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions

1. Make a seasoning by mixing together the basil, thyme, parsley, cilantro, salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder in a bowl.
2. Gently mix together the rice, black beans, celery, olives, and green onions in a large bowl. Season the rice mixture with 1 teaspoon of the seasoning.
3. Make a dressing by whisking the vinegar and olive oil with the seasoning; allow to rest for 10 minutes. Pour the dressing over the rice mixture; stir to combine.