Rice, Asparagus and Cucumber Salad



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Prep Time:
15 mins

Cook Time:
25 mins

Additional Time:
1 hr

Total Time:
1 hr 40 mins

Servings:
6


Ingredients

  • 1 ¾cupswater
  • 1cuplong-grain white rice
  • 1poundthin asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 ½cupsEnglish cucumber, peeled, seeded, and chopped
  • 3green onions, chopped
  • ¼cupchopped fresh dill weed, plus springs for garnish
  • 2 ½tablespoonsvegetable oil
  • 2tablespoonsDijon mustard
  • 1tablespoonwhite sugar
  • 1tablespoonwhite wine vinegar
  • ½teaspoondry mustard
  • 4headsbutter lettuce

  • Directions

    Bring 1 ¾ cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan; add rice and return to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until water is absorbed and rice is tender, about 20 minutes. Fluff with fork; transfer to bowl. Cool.

    Cook asparagus in a large saucepan of boiling salted water until tender, about 1 minute. Drain; rinse with cold water to cool. Stir asparagus, cucumber, and green onions into rice. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; refrigerate until chilled.

    Meanwhile, whisk chopped dill, oil, Dijon mustard, sugar, vinegar, and dry mustard together in a bowl. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; refrigerate until chilled.

    Pour vinaigrette over rice mixture; season with salt and black pepper and toss to combine. Line a large bowl with lettuce leaves; add rice mixture. Garnish with dill sprigs.



    Nutrition Facts (per serving)

    214 Calories
    6g Fat
    35g Carbs
    6g Protein

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