Brown-Rice Salad with Spinach and Tomatoes Recipe

Name: Brown-Rice Salad with Spinach and Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups water; 3/4 cup brown rice; Coarse salt and ground pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 teaspoons red-wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/4 teaspoon sugar; 1 medium cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, and sliced crosswise 1/4-inch thick; 2 cups baby spinach; 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups water
3/4 cup brown rice
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons red-wine vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1 medium cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, and sliced crosswise 1/4-inch thick
2 cups baby spinach
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved

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Bring the water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
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Stir in brown rice and 1 teaspoon coarse salt.
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Cover and simmer over low heat until rice is tender and has absorbed all liquid, about 40 minutes.
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Remove from heat; let stand 10 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
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In a large bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, dill, garlic, and sugar.
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Season generously with salt and pepper.
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Add rice, cucumber, spinach, and tomatoes, and toss to combine.
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Serve immediately.
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Look for brown rice in packages or in the bulk section of the supermarket, alongside white rice.
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It is more perishable than white rice but will keep for up to 6 months if stored in an airtight container.
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For longer storage, freeze in a resealable plastic bag for up to 1 year.
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(Per Serving)
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Calories: 203
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Fat: 8.1g (1.2g Saturated Fat)
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Protein: 4g
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Carbohydrates: 29.9g
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Fiber: 3.6g

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups water, 3/4 cup brown rice, Coarse salt and ground pepper, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Brown-Rice Salad with Spinach and Tomatoes falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Brown-Rice Salad with Spinach and Tomatoes

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