Brown Rice and Fresh Veggies

6 servings
2 cups water
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup brown rice
1 cup fresh grapes, cut in halves (CT), or pears, chopped (PT)
½ cup red pepper, chopped (CT), or asparagus, sliced (PT)
2 celery ribs, chopped
½ cup cucumber, chopped
¼ cup red onions, chopped finely
1 tablespoon chives, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

1. Bring water to boil with salt. Add brown rice and briefly return to a boil, then reduce the heat and cover pot, simmer for 40–45 minutes. Set aside. Allow to cool at room temperature.
2. Combine grapes, bell pepper, celery, red onion, oil and lemon juice or vinegar. Stir in brown rice and serve.