Rice, Asparagus and Cucumber Salad
Rice, Asparagus and Cucumber Salad could be just the gluten free, dairy free, lacto ovo vegetarian, and vegan recipe you've been looking for. One serving contains 323 calories, 8g of protein, and 7g of fat. This recipe covers 19% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 6. 52 people found this recipe to be flavorful and satisfying. A couple people really liked this side dish. A mixture of vegetable oil, sugar, cucumber, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 1 hour and 40 minutes. Users who liked this recipe also liked Lettuce, Apple, and Cucumber Salad with Fennel and Walnuts, Cajun Shrimp and Marinated Cucumber Salad, and Cucumber and Cannellini Bean Side Salad.
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.