Fiesta Salad

I got this recipe from a friend, it's super yummy and so good for you! With brown rice, veggies and a light dressing...yum!

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 8
• Yields: 3 1/2 cups

Ingredients

• 2  cups cooked brown rice
• 1 (8 ounce) can corn, drained
• 1  red pepper, chopped
• 3  green onions, chopped
• 3⁄4 cup dried cranberries
• 1  carrot, grated
• 3  teaspoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 4  tablespoons soy sauce
• 2  tablespoons lemon juice
• 1⁄2 cup olive oil
• 1⁄4 cup pine nuts or 1⁄4 cup  roasted  sliced almonds
• 1⁄4 cup roasted sunflower seeds

Directions

1. In a large bowl combine rice, corn, red pepper, onions, cranberries, carrots and parsley.
2. In a separate bowl blend garlic, soy sauce, lemon juice and olive oil.
3. Pour olive oil mixture over salad to evenly coat.
4. Add roasted nuts, sunflower seeds and black pepper to taste.