Fresh Black Bean and Rice Salad

3/4c brown and wild rice

3 med. cucumbers 

6 sm. Roma tomatoes

1 med. purple onion

3 cloves garlic - minced

20 basil leaves - chopped

1 bunch of parsley - chopped

juice of 1 lime

zest of 1 lemon

1 can drained, rinsed black beans
3/4c sliced red olives - optional

1/3c extra virgin olive oil

1t sea salt

1t ground rosemary

1/2t ground red and black pepper

Cook rice according to directions, cover and set aside.  Chop cucumbers, tomatoes and onion into a large glass bowl.  Add remaining ingredients and rice.  Fold together, cover and chill for at least an hour.  Some crumbled feta cheese would be the perfect addition, just before serving. . .Lin