Amazing Brown Rice Salad

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings
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Description

Everyone will love this cold salad made with brown rice, dried cranberries, and balsamic vinaigrette.

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 1 cup brown rice
• 1/4 cup diced red onion
• 1/2 cup diced celery
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing
• 1 tablespoon sugar

Directions

1 In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in rice, cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 45 to 60 minutes, or until done.
2 Transfer rice to a serving bowl, and stir in onion, celery, cranberries, salad dressing and sugar. Cover, refrigerate, and serve cold.

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