Sensational Seven Layer Rice Salad

Ingredients

• 1 (7.2-ounce) package RICE-A-RONI® Rice Pilaf
• 2 tablespoons margarine, butter or spread with no trans fat
• 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained, rinsed
• 1 cup ranch dressing
• 1 cup sour cream
• 4 cups fresh spinach leaves or romaine lettuce, cut into thin strips
• 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced
• 1/2 pound bacon, crisply cooked, drained and chopped
• 3 radishes, sliced (optional)
• Tomato wedges (optional)

Preparation Steps

1. In large skillet over medium heat, saute rice-pasta mix with margarine until pasta is golden brown.
2. Slowly add 1-3/4 cups water and Special Seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover; simmer 17 to 22 minutes or until rice is tender.
3. Stir in black beans. Spread mixture in 9 X 13-inch baking pan. Cool completely; set aside.
4. In small bowl, mix ranch dressing and sour cream; set aside.
5. In large clear glass bowl, layer spinach, tomatoes, cheese, rice-bean mixture and onion, pressing gently after each layer. Spread dressing mixture over top of salad. Sprinkle with bacon. Garnish with radishes and tomato, if desired.

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