Brown Rice Apple Salad

Name: Brown Rice Apple Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 10 servings.
Ingredients: 2 medium tart apples, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 medium green or sweet red pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 3 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cooked and cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 3-1/2 cups cooked brown rice; 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted; 1/4 cup sliced green onions; 1/3 cup vegetable oil; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; 3 tablespoons raspberry vinegar; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; Lettuce leaves, optional

When I want to serve a different type of salad, this is the recipe I frequently reach for. It meets all my "requirements" for a great recipe—fast, filling...and foolproof!

Ingredients

2 medium tart apples, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 medium green or sweet red pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cooked and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3-1/2 cups cooked brown rice
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1/4 cup sliced green onions
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
3 tablespoons raspberry vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Lettuce leaves, optional

Directions

In a large bowl, toss apples with lemon juice. Add next five ingredients; mix well and set aside. For dressing, whisk together next six ingredients until smooth; pour over salad. Chill until ready to serve. Serve on lettuce leaves if desired.