Brown Rice Olive Salad

Combine the cooled cooked brown rice, sliced celery, sliced ripe olives, diced onion, and diced red pepper in a large mixing bowl.

Pour the bottled Italian salad dressing over the rice mixture and toss gently but thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly coated and distributed.

Taste the salad and adjust seasoning or dressing as needed, allowing flavors to meld for a few minutes before serving.

Arrange lettuce leaves on individual serving plates or a platter as a base for the salad.

Spoon the brown rice olive salad onto the lettuce and serve at room temperature or chilled, as preferred.