Brown Rice And Bean Salad

Ingredients

• 1 cup cooked brown rice
• 1 cup shredded carrot
• 1 cup finely chopped broccoli
• 1 small red onion, chopped
• 1 chopped tomato
• 1 can bell peppers (green, red, or yellow)
• 1 can kidney beans (15 oz), drained and rinsed
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro or other fresh herbs
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar (or white or cider)
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Method

1. 1 Wash and chop the vegetables, then mix them with the cooked brown rice in a large bowl.
2. 2 In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, oil, cilantro, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
3. 3 Pour the dressing over the rice and vegetable mixture, add the drained kidney beans, and toss well to combine.
4. 4 Serve the salad cold and enjoy.