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BROWN RICE SALAD/ORANGE VINAIGRETTE

Orange Vinaigrette Brown Rice Salad
Ingredients

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 orange, peeled, sectioned, and cut into bite-size
1/3 cup slivered red onion

Directions

1
In a large saucepan combine rice and water. Cook over high heat until
mixture boils. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 45 to 60 minutes or
until rice has absorbed all liquid.
2
Meanwhile, in a small bowl whisk the orange juice, oil, balsamic vinegar,
honey, orange zest and salt. Pour dressing over hot cooked rice and mix
well. Cover and chill until cold.
3
Just before serving stir the spinach leaves, oranges and onion into the
rice mixture.

Nutrition at a glance
Servings Per Recipe: 4
amount
per serving

Calories
424

Protein
7g

Total Fat
9g

Sodium
311mg

Cholesterol
0mg

Carbohydrates
80.8g

Fiber
5.3g