RICE, ASPARAGUS AND CUCUMBER SALAD

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This is a tasty rice salad with lots of fresh green veggies.

Provided by Barrett

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Cucumber Salad Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Ingredients

1 ¾ cups water
1 cup long-grain white rice
1 pound thin asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 1 inch
1 ½ cups English cucumber - peeled, seeded and chopped
3 green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
½ teaspoon dry mustard
2 ½ tablespoons vegetable oil
¼ cup chopped fresh dill weed
4 heads butter lettuce

Steps:

In a medium saucepan, bring 1 3/4 cups water to boil. Add rice; return to 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 to room temperature.
Cook asparagus in a large saucepan of boiling salted water until tender, about 1 minute. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool. Cut the asparagus into 1-inch pieces. Add asparagus, cucumber and green onions to rice.
Whisk together the mustard, sugar, vinegar, dry mustard, oil and chopped dill. Cover salad and dressing separately. Refrigerate until chilled.
Pour dressing into salad and season with salt and pepper. Line large bowl with lettuce and mound salad in bowl. Garnish with dill sprigs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214 calories, Carbohydrate 34.7 g, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 136.4 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

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Antonia

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I highly recommend this salad. It's a healthy and delicious side dish that is perfect for any occasion.

Waqar Malik

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This salad is a great make-ahead dish. You can make it the day before and it will still be delicious.

Tameya Jackson

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I love that this salad is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste.

Piscour Russel

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This salad is a great way to use up leftover rice.

Sahariar Siam

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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!

clayton woods

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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.

Laxmi Devi

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I wasn't sure how I would like this salad, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's light and refreshing, and the flavors all work well together.

Apple Dawn

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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend it!

Tapon Topu

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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. My friends and family love it!

zelalem mulugeta

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This salad is a great way to use up leftover rice. I also like to add some grilled chicken or shrimp to make it a more complete meal.

Emmanuel dinho

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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The rice is fluffy and nutty, the asparagus is crisp and tender, and the cucumber is cool and refreshing.