Black Bean and Roasted Corn Salad

 An easy side dish for a summer BBQ or potluck. This is equally tasty without the rice if desired, and will look even more pretty and colorful. If you need to fill people up, though. add the grains!

2 cans black beans, rinsed & drained

4 C.   chopped tomatoes

3 C.   cooked rice (or quinoa)

3 C.   roasted corn, thawed

1 ¼ C.  green onion, chopped

½- ¾ C. Italian dressing (or use dressing below omitting the 6 T. of cilantro)                        
6 T. fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped

1 C. feta cheese, crumbled

1 avocado, diced on top (optional)

Combine ingredients, refrigerate. Before serving top with feta and avocado.   Serves 14

Dressing:            

1 C. choppped fresh cilantro

1/2 C. olive oil

4 cloves garlic, minced

3 limes, juiced