Brown Rice Apple Salad

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