Sesame Ginger Rice Salad

For the Dressing:

• 2 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lite soy sauce or Tamari
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup, can use honey
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 2 small cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
• crushed red pepper flakes, to taste

For the Salad:

• 2 cups cooked brown rice
• 1 cup shredded rotisserie chicken or chopped cooked chicken*
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 10 asparagus spears, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 cup chopped English cucumbers
• 1 large avocado, chopped
• 3 green onions, sliced
• 1/3 cup chopped cilantro
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 1/3 cup chopped peanuts or cashews, for garnish, optional