Orange Vinaigrette Brown Rice Salad

ssej1078_1251510's Note:

This was from my grandma's recipe box..

• Total Time: 1 hrs 20 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 1 1/2 cups uncooked brown rice
• 3 cups water
• 2/3 cup orange juice
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 teaspoons orange zest
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups spinach leaves, packed
• 2 large oranges, Peeled, Segmented, and cut into bite sized pieces
• 1/3 cup slivered red onion

Directions:

1. In large saucepan combine rice and water.
2. cook over high heat until mixture boils.
3. reduce heat to low and cover and cook 45-60 mins or until rice has absorbed all liquid.
4. Place in a bowl.
5. Mean while, in a small bowl whisk the orange juice, oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, orange zest and salt.
6. pour dressing over the hot cooked rice and mix well.
7. cover and chill till cold.
8. just before serving stir in the spinach leaves, oranges, and onions, into the rice mixture.

Reviews

[Susie D]

This made a colorful salad and incorporated healthier ingredients. I'm very glad I tried it, but it wasn't jump over the moon for me. I really liked the dressing so think it was more my lack of love for the texture of brown rice. I reduced the rice to one cup, but left the dressing ingredients as listed. There was enough dressing to flavor everything and no excess in the bowl, so I don't know that I would reduce the amount next time. I liked how the orange really was the star of the show and the colorful presentation. Thank you for sharing the recipe! You were adopted~ Pick A Chef Spring 2012.