Brown Rice Belgian Endive Salad

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 cup brown rice
• 1/2 cup chopped Belgian endive
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup chopped red onion
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries

Dressing Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Cooking Time: 30 minutes

Difficulty Level: 2 (Simple)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Cook the brown rice according to the package directions.
2. While the rice is cooking, prepare the dressing by whisking together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
3. Once the rice is cooked, fluff it with a fork and add it to a large bowl.
4. Add the chopped endive, celery, red onion, walnuts, goat cheese, and cranberries to the bowl.
5. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 250 per serving
• Fat: 10 grams
• Carbohydrates: 30 grams
• Protein: 10 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Fresh and flavorful
• Crunchy and crispy
• Tangy and slightly sweet

User Comments:

• "This salad is amazing! It's so light and refreshing, but also filling."
• "The combination of flavors is perfect. The tangy dressing really brings out the sweetness of the cranberries."
• "I love that this salad is made with brown rice. It's a healthier alternative to white rice."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you don't have Belgian endive, you can substitute radicchio or even regular lettuce.
• If you don't have goat cheese, you can substitute another type of cheese, such as feta or blue cheese.
• To add a bit of extra flavor, you can grill the walnuts before adding them to the salad.