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Brown Rice Salad with Pears, Walnuts and Gorgonzola

Try a new twist on salad with healthy brown rice instead of lettuce in this filling fall dish that features in-season pears, walnuts and gorgonzola cheese.

Makes: 8 servings of about 2/3 cup
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Recipe Created By: Kim Galeaz
Featured In: My Indiana Home

Ingredients

  • 3½ cups medium- or long-grain brown rice, cooked
  • 1 large red Anjou pear, cored and diced
  • ⅔ cup green onions, chopped
  • ½ cup walnuts, toasted and chopped
  • 2 ounces gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2½ tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine rice, pear, onions, walnuts and cheese.
  2. Whisk oil, vinegar, salt and pepper together in a small bowl and pour over rice mixture.
  3. Toss lightly to blend all ingredients. Serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving): Calories –194, Fat – 10.7g, Dietary Fiber – 1.6g, Protein – 5.3g.

**Nutrition information is calculated using an online calorie calculator. Variations may exist. Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

Tips & Notes

For 3?? cups cooked brown rice, you’ll need roughly 1?? cups dry rice and 2?? cups water. More tips and nutritional notes about this recipe.

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