Braeburn Apple Brown Rice Salad

Makes 6 servings.

Salad:

3 Braeburn apples
2 T Lemon juice
3-1/2 c Cooked quick brown rice
3 Skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cooked and cut into chunks
1 Red bell pepper (medium), seeded, trimmed, and chopped
1/4 c Green onion, sliced

Vinagrette:

3 T Olive oil
1/4 c Parsley, chopped
3 T Rice vinegar
2 t Dijon-style mustard
2 cloves Garlic
1 t Sugar
1/2 t Salt
Black pepper to taste

Directions :

1. Whisk together vinaigrette ingredients until well combined.
2. Core apples and cut into 1 inch chunks.
3. Gently toss with lemon juice.
4. Combine with remaining ingredients and chill until ready to serve.