Orange Vinaigrette Brown Rice Salad - cooking recipe

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 oranges, Peeled, Segmented, and cut into bite sized pieces
1/3 cup slivered red onion

Preparation

In large saucepan combine rice and water.
cook over high heat until mixture boils.
reduce heat to low and cover and cook 45-60 mins or until rice has absorbed all liquid.
Place in a bowl.
Mean while, in a small bowl whisk the orange juice, oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, orange zest and salt.
pour dressing over the hot cooked rice and mix well.
cover and chill till cold.
just before serving stir in the spinach leaves, oranges, and onions, into the rice mixture.