Chicken, Rice, and Fruit Salad

Ingredients

• 1 cup brown rice, cooked
• 2 teaspoons parsley, dried — or 2 Tablespoons fresh, finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 clove garlic, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon ranch dressing, fat-free
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, fat-free
• 1 cup apple or cantaloupe, cut into chunks
• 1/3 cup grape halves, red or purple, cut into chunks
• 1/2 cup celery, chopped
• 1 1/4 cups chicken, cooked, cut into bite-size pieces
• 6 lettuce leaves

Method

1. Wash your hands with soap and water.
2. If not using leftover or "planned over" rice, cook rice according to package directions without adding salt.
3. Chill.
4. In a serving bowl, mix parsley, black pepper, garlic, dressing, and mayonnaise together.
5. Add cooled rice, apple, grapes, celery, and chicken.
6. Stir gently.
7. Serve cold on a bed of clean lettuce leaves, if desired.
8. Cover and refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.