A delightful and hearty salad featuring nutty brown rice, sweet caramelized onions, and crunchy pine nuts, perfect for any occasion.
Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
Use a good quality olive oil for the best flavor.
Add the sliced onions to the pan and cook them on low heat, stirring occasionally, until they become soft and golden brown.
Patience is key; cook the onions slowly to bring out their natural sweetness.
Sprinkle the brown sugar and drizzle the balsamic vinegar over the onions, stirring to combine, and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
The sugar and vinegar will create a delicious glaze for the onions.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked brown rice, caramelized onions, parsley, pine nuts, and season generously with sea salt and black pepper.
Mix gently to avoid breaking the rice grains.
Serve the salad at room temperature, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
Letting the salad sit for a few minutes allows the flavors to meld together.
