Basil Chicken and Rice Salad

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup brown rice, cooked (left over rice works well)
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 yellow bell pepper, Chopped
• 1/4 cup onion, chopped
• 1 cup cucumber, diced in 1-inch pieces
• 1/4 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped, fresh
• 2 chicken breasts, cooked, diced (may use 6 oz canned chicken, drained)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon basil, dried
• 1/4 teaspoon salt, to your taste
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper, to your taste

Directions

1. 1

   Mix together the oil, vinegar, mustard, basil, salt, and pepper.

2. 2

   Combine vegetables and fresh parsley in a medium bowl. Pour dressing over, toss to coat and let sit 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Add rice and chicken. Toss and serve. Or cover and chill until ready to serve.