Warm Brown Rice, Cauliflower, and Escarole Salad with Garlic Vinaigrette : Foodwise

Ingredients

• ¾ cup uncooked brown rice
• Salt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium head cauliflower florets & leaves, medium diced
• 1 small red onion, peeled and sliced
• ½ bunch Italian parsley, minced
• 1 head escarole or radicchio, washed and trimmed
• 4 strips bacon (approximately 2 ounces), minced (optional)
• Pepper
• 1 egg per serving (optional)
• 1 garlic clove, mortared or chopped
• 8 tablespoons sherry vinegar
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 4 bacon strips
• Bacon fat (optional)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil