Belgian Endive and Brown Rice Salad
Belgian Endive and Brown Rice Salad pairs nutty, chewy grains with crisp endive and a gentle bite of red onion, all coated in a bright balsamic and extra-virgin olive oil dressing. The flavors balance earthy and tangy notes, making it refreshing yet satisfying. Serve it for a light lunch, a side at dinner, or as a make-ahead option for picnics.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Belgian Endive and Brown Rice Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 45 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 39 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 44 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 58
- Heart Health
- 33
- Metabolic
- 58
- Digestive
- 44
- Inflammatory
- 29
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring the brown rice and water to a boil in a saucepan.
- 2
Reduce the heat to medium-low; cover the saucepan and simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed, 45 to 50 minutes.
- 3
Let the rice cool.
- 4
Put the rice, endive, and red onion in a large bowl.
- 5
Drizzle the balsamic vinegar and olive oil over them, and season with salt and pepper.
- 6
Mix well.
- Calories 1073.77 kcal High 54%
- Protein 24.59 g Good Source 49%
- Carbohydrate 215.27 g 78%
- Total Fat 13.04 g Moderate 17%
- Saturated Fat 0.9 g Low Source 5%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 2151.97 mg High 94%
- Dietary Fiber 8.23 g Good Source 29%
- Total Sugars 54.85 g --
- Added Sugars 44.92 g High 90%
- Calcium 455.78 mg Good Source 35%
- Iron 12.19 mg Good Source 68%
- Potassium 840.64 mg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Belgian Endive and Brown Rice Salad is a Belgian side dish recipe made with 7 ingredients. It takes about 55 mins, serves 2, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Balsamic Vinegar, Belgian Waffle Mix, Brown Rice, and Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 1073.77 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Belgian Endive and Brown Rice Salad?
- It is a Belgian salad recipe made with 7 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Belgian Endive and Brown Rice Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Balsamic Vinegar, Belgian Waffle Mix, Brown Rice, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Red Onion. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Belgian Endive and Brown Rice Salad?
- About 55 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1073.77 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Belgian Endive and Brown Rice Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Belgian Endive and Brown Rice Salad healthy?
- Belgian Endive and Brown Rice Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 1073.77 calories and 24.59 g of protein, or 49% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2151.97 mg (94% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 44.92 g (90% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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