Carnival Rice Salad Recipe - Brown Rice, Pinto Beans, Chicken, and Cheddar

Ingredients

• 3 cups cooked brown rice, cooled to room temperature
• 1 cup cooked pinto beans
• 1 cup chopped fresh tomato
• 1 cup cooked chicken cubes
• 1 cup (4 oz or 113 g) shredded cheddar or american cheese
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/3 cup prepared italian dressing
• lettuce leaves (optional)