Nutty Brown Rice Salad

Very simple and fresh. Great side for a potluck.

• 3-4 cups brown rice (frozen or leftover rice is ok)
• a splash of wine vinegar or balsamic
  olive oil
• 5-6 scallions (chopped fine)
• 2 bell peppers (diced)
• toasted pecans
• 1 can of drained garbanzos
• 1/4th  cup parsley (chopped)
• salt and pepper
• chicken (optional)

1. Prepare the brown rice .
2. Toss lightly with olive oil and rice vinegar – to taste.
3. Add the rest of the ingredients and toss.
4. Salt and pepper to taste.