Rice and bean salad

Method

1. Rinse the rice under cold running water
2. Combine rice and water and cook in a saucepan with lid 
3. Bring water to the boil then turn down to low
4. Once water is below the level of the rice, turn the heat off and leave covered for 10 minutes
5. Remove from heat and allow to cool
6. When rice is cool, mix with remaining ingredients in a large bowl
7. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate.

Tip

Use barley instead of rice. Use 1 cup barley with 2 ½ cups water and cook same way.