Brown Rice Belgian Endive Salad

½ cup uncooked brown rice

1 cup water

1 head Belgian endive, chopped

⅛ red onion, finely chopped

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, or to taste

salt and ground black pepper to taste

Bring the brown rice and water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover the saucepan and simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed, 45 to 50 minutes. Allow the rice to cool.

Place the rice, endive, and red onion in a large bowl. Drizzle the balsamic vinegar and olive oil on top, and season with salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly.