Brown Rice Belgian Endive Salad

Need a healthy snack or lunch that will keep you full? Belgian endive and brown rice make for a refreshing lunch. For more than one serving, just multiply. This recipe would be great for summer or fall picnics, too! Add finely chopped fruit such as oranges or apples.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 250 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• ½ cup uncooked brown rice
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, or to taste
• 1 head Belgian endive, chopped
• ⅛ red onion, finely chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring the brown rice and water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover the saucepan and simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed, 45 to 50 minutes. Allow the rice to cool.

Step 2

Place the rice, endive, and red onion in a large bowl. Drizzle the balsamic vinegar and olive oil on top, and season with salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly.