Ingredients

1 cup brown (or white) rice

1 cooked chicken (about 2 1/2 pounds), shredded (about 4 cups)

1 can (15 1/2 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed

6 plum tomatoes, quartered lengthwise, seeded, and thinly sliced

1 jalapeno chile (seeds and ribs removed for less heat, if desired), minced

1/4 cup white-wine vinegar

3 tablespoons olive oil

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

Coarse salt and ground pepper

4 scallions, thinly sliced

Preparation

Cook rice according to package instructions. Spread on a baking sheet; refrigerate until cool.

Place cooled rice in a large bowl; add chicken, beans, tomatoes, scallions, jalapeno, vinegar, oil, and cumin. Season with salt and pepper; toss to combine. Serve immediately, or refrigerate, covered, up to 1 day.