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Orange Vinaigrette Brown Rice Salad

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"A healthful salad with a yummy orange juice tang!"

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PREP TIME	10 Min
COOK TIME	50 Min
READY IN	1 Hr 50 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

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

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.
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.
Just before serving stir the spinach leaves, oranges and onion into the rice mixture.

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Reviewed on Oct. 23, 2004 by RUBES1

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RUBES1
Oct. 23, 2004

I don't know how the original recipe would have come out, but w/ the way mine came out, I'd give it 5-stars! I made some minor adjustments: 1)I added in a clove of garlic as another reviewer recommended- it was strong at 1st, but great the next day, just right. 2)Secondly, after tasting the salad, I felt it was too "vinegary," (like another reviewer found it to be), so I added in another tbsp or 2 of oil & some more OJ (about 2-3 tbsps). An alternative would be to cut back on the vinegar to begin w/, to about 1/2 the amount. 3)The recipe says to stir in the spinach, onion & oranges right before serving, but the next day, after having sat in the dressing, the salad tasted sensational- MUCH better! The 1st day I would have given it 3-4 stars, but the second day I'd give it 5! The spinach leaves & rice really soak up the flavor. This is definitely a salad that's better to make the night before serving. I also added in some diced cooked chicken breast I had leftover from the night before & made it into a whole meal. That was delicious! I've submitted a photo of this recipe. Hope they approve it & post it.

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I don't know how the original recipe would have come out, but w/ the way mine came out, I'd... MORE

Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2003 by GINNYG

This turned out great! I will definately make again... MORE

Reviewed on Jan. 17, 2004 by HATS1

I MADE THIS SALAD FOR A LADIES LUNCHEON AND IT RECIEVED RAVE REVIEWS. I COOKED THE RICE IN... MORE

Reviewed on Sep. 19, 2003 by TRUCKERDOO

I varied the actual salad quite a bit so I can't comment on that, but this dressing is... MORE

Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2003 by RUN_PAULA

Based on a couple of reviews that said this dish was bland, I made some modifications and the... MORE

Reviewed on Feb. 25, 2003 by FOXHUNTER

Way too much rice for the rest of the ingredients. But rice was good and the left over portion... MORE

Reviewed on Apr. 16, 2004 by urbantoronto

For added zip, to the orange juice mixture, add on clove minced fresh garlic. Works very well. MORE

Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2003 by ZUMBRC

Great 'company' dish on a hot day. Served with BBQ chicken breast it made an awesome meal -... MORE

Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2003 by MEG10

I thought the balsamic vinegar overpowered the orange and the honey. It tasted more like... MORE

Reviewed on Jun. 7, 2003 by WAWOMAN

This was a great addition to our Christmas dinner. Even the non-vegetarians liked it! I have... MORE

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