Black and Red Salad

A dark, beautiful rice salad with black beans, fresh tomatoes and pinoli.

• 3 cups cooked brown rice
• 1 pint (or 1 can) cooked black beans
• 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
• 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
• 1/4-1/2 cup cut corn (from about 3 ears)
• 1/4 cup parsely, chopped
• 1 large, vine-ripened tomato
• 2 scallions, chopped
• 3 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 1 1/2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 2 cloves fresh garlic, chopped very fine
• 2 tsp. vegetarian "chicken" broth powder
• 1 tsp. thyme
• 3 tbsp. fresh basil, chopped
• Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Mix all ingredients together, pack it in the picnic basket, and go!