Rice, Asparagus and Cucumber Salad
Rice, Asparagus and Cucumber Salad requires about 1 hour and 40 minutes from start to finish. One serving contains 323 calories, 8g of protein, and 7g of fat. This recipe serves 6. This recipe covers 19% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up vegetable oil, sugar, water, and a few other things to make it today. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, lacto ovo vegetarian, and vegan diet.
Instructions
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.