Brown Rice Apple Salad Recipes

BRUSSELS SPROUTS, APPLE AND BROWN RICE SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, mustard and ginger. Season with a pinch of salt and a twist of black pepper.
• To shave the Brussels sprouts, use a food processor fitted with the slicing blade, a mandoline or a very sharp knife and a steady hand. Add the shaved Brussels sprouts to the bowl with the vinaigrette.
• To the shaved Brussels sprouts, add the apple, brown rice and parsley and toss together. Taste and add salt and pepper if needed.

MEDITERRANEAN BROWN RICE SALAD

Steps:

• In a saucepan, combine rice and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, 35-40 minutes., Meanwhile, place vinegars, garlic, pepper and salt in bowl and whisk together. While whisking, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Stir in basil., Place spinach in a large bowl; add cooked rice. Stir in tomatoes, green onions and dressing; toss until spinach is wilted. Gently stir in feta. Loosely cover and refrigerate 2 hours or until cold.

APPLE RICE SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the rice, apples, walnuts, celery, cranberries and juice. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Add to rice mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

BROWN RICE WITH APPLES AND CRANBERRIES

Steps:

• For Baked Brown Rice:Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.Place the rice into an 8-inch square glass baking dish.
• Bring the water, 1 Tablespoon butter, and salt just to a boil in a kettle or covered saucepan. Once the water boils, pour it over the rice, stir to combine, and cover the dish tightly with heavy-duty aluminum foil. Bake on the middle rack of the oven for 1 hour. At this point, rice can be refrigerated for several days.
• For the rice dish: Place the rice in a bowl. Melt 1 Tablespoon butter in a medium skillet. Saute the apple with the pinch of cloves until golden and softened a bit.Transfer to the bowl of rice.
• In the same skillet, heat the olive oil. Saute the celery and onion until translucent. Transfer to the bowl with the rice mixture. Add the cranberries. Mix and salt and pepper to taste.
• In a small bowl, combine the vinegars, lemon juice and water. Pour over the rice and combine well. Refrigerate to store.

BROWN RICE SALAD WITH APPLES

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, combine cooked rice with all other ingredients.
• Toss mixture lightly.
• Serve at room temperature or chilled.