Brown Rice Salad With Grilled Chicken

Ingredients

• 3 cups cooked brown rice
• 2 cups cubed grilled chicken breasts
• 2 medium tart apples, diced
• 1 medium sweet red pepper, diced
• 2 celery ribs, finely chopped
• 2/3 cup chopped green onion
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup cider vinegar
• 3 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• lettuce leaf (optional)

Directions

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   In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the vinegar, oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper; shake well. Pour over the rice mixture and toss to coat. Serve immediately or refrigerate. serve in a lettuce-lined bowl if desired.