Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups water
  • 1 cup long-grain brown rice (such as Texmati)
  • 2 teaspoons coarse salt
  • 2 tablespoons Champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 cup (packed) fresh basil leaves, finely chopped

Method

  • Bring 2 1/4 cups water to boil in heavy medium saucepan.
  • Mix in rice and salt.
  • Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer until rice is tender and water is absorbed, about 40 minutes.
  • Transfer rice to large bowl; fluff with fork and cool.
  • Whisk vinegar and sugar in small bowl.
  • Gradually whisk in oil.
  • Pour over rice.
  • Add tomatoes and basil and toss to combine.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • (Can be made 6 hours ahead.
  • Cover; chill.
  • Bring to room temperature before serving.)