Orange Vinaigrette Brown Rice Salad Recipe
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Orange Vinaigrette Brown Rice Salad

By: CHRISTYJ 
"A healthful salad with a yummy orange juice tang!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.8 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (26)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
50 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 50 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

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.

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Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 425 | Total Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 23, 2004 by RUBES1   view full review
I don't know how the original recipe would have come out, but w/ the way mine came out, I'd...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 17, 2004 by HATS1   view full review
I MADE THIS SALAD FOR A LADIES LUNCHEON AND IT RECIEVED RAVE REVIEWS. I COOKED THE RICE IN...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2003 by GINNYG   view full review
This turned out great! I will definately make again...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 19, 2003 by TRUCKERDOO   view full review
I varied the actual salad quite a bit so I can't comment on that, but this dressing is...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2003 by RUN_PAULA   view full review
Based on a couple of reviews that said this dish was bland, I made some modifications and the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 16, 2004 by urbantoronto   view full review
For added zip, to the orange juice mixture, add on clove minced fresh garlic. Works very well.
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 25, 2003 by FOXHUNTER   view full review
Way too much rice for the rest of the ingredients. But rice was good and the left over...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2003 by ZUMBRC   view full review
Great 'company' dish on a hot day. Served with BBQ chicken breast it made an awesome meal -...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2003 by MEG10   view full review
I thought the balsamic vinegar overpowered the orange and the honey. It tasted more like...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 7, 2003 by WAWOMAN   view full review
This was a great addition to our Christmas dinner. Even the non-vegetarians liked it! I have...

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