Best 16 Rice Salad With Asparagus And Peas Recipes

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Rice salad with asparagus and peas is a refreshing and healthy dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is made with cooked rice, fresh asparagus, peas, and a variety of herbs and spices. The salad can be served warm or cold, and it is a great way to use up leftover rice. There are many different variations of rice salad with asparagus and peas, so you can easily customize it to your own taste.

Here are our top 16 tried and tested recipes!

RICE SALAD WITH ASPARAGUS AND PEAS



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 clove garlic
3 anchovy fillets
Coarse salt
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup Arborio rice
6 ounces asparagus (about 1 bunch), trimmed and sliced 1 inch thick on the bias
1 cup fresh shelled or frozen peas
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
4 ounces radicchio, finely shredded (about 1 1/4 cups)
1/2 cup julienned fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Finely mince garlic and anchovies together with 1 teaspoon salt on a cutting board until a paste forms. Transfer to a bowl; whisk in vinegar and oil.
  • Cook rice in a pot of salted boiling water until tender, about 13 minutes. Add asparagus and peas; cook until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Drain and transfer to bowl with vinaigrette.
  • Add onion and radicchio, toss to combine, and season with salt. Let stand 30 minutes. Add basil, toss to combine, and let stand 30 minutes more before serving.

JASMINE RICE SALAD WITH SNAP PEAS



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Provided by Bobby Flay | Bio & Top Recipes

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon coriander
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
2 cups jasmine rice
5 cups water
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 pound snow peas, blanched and shocked
1 large carrot, julienned
1/4 cup coarsely chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan until almost smoking. Add the onions and cook until soft. Add the garlic, cumin, nutmeg, coriander and ginger and cook for 1 minute. Add the rice and coat with the oil and spices. Add the water, bring to a boil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Reduce the heat, cover the pot and cook for 15 to 18 minutes. Remove from heat, fluff with a fork and fold in snow peas, carrots and parsley. Serve at room temperature.

SPRING VEGETABLE RICE SALAD (INSALATA DI RISO)



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Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup Arborio rice
1/2 pound medium asparagus
1 cup shelled English peas, from about 1 pound fresh peas
2 pounds fresh fava beans
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons lemon juice
Sea salt, preferably gray salt, and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup thinly sliced basil leaves
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf Italian parsley
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1/2 cup small diced boiled ham
1/4 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add rice, stir, and adjust heat to maintain a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally to prevent any grains from sticking to the pot, until the rice is just barely done, about 15 minutes. It will continue to cook as it cools. Drain the rice well and spread it out on a tray to cool quickly.
  • Bring another large pot of salted water to a boil. Holding an asparagus spear in both hands, bend the spear until it breaks naturally at the point where it becomes tough. Repeat with the remaining spears. Discard the tough ends and cut the tender part into 1/3-inch lengths. Blanch asparagus and peas together in the boiling water for 1 minute and 30 seconds, then lift out with a strainer and transfer to a paper towel lined baking sheet to cool.
  • Shell the fava beans, then blanch the unpeeled beans in the same boiling water for about 3 minutes. Drain, transfer them to a paper towel lined baking sheet to cool. Peel the fava beans by pinching open the loose skin; the peeled bean should slip out easily.
  • Put the lemon juice in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Gradually whisk in the olive oil.
  • In a large bowl, combine the cooled rice, asparagus, peas, fava beans, basil, parsley, lemon zest, ham and cheese. Toss with your hands to blend. Pour the dressing over the salad (you may not need it all) and toss gently. Taste and adjust seasoning.

ROASTED ASPARAGUS & PEA SALAD



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Whip up this quick and healthy asparagus, pea and egg salad and you'll get plenty of nutrients including vitamin C and iron, plus three of your 5-a-day

Provided by Sophie Godwin - Cookery writer

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Starter, Supper

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tbsp natural yogurt
1 tsp wholegrain mustard
½ tsp honey
½ lemon , zested and juiced
100g watercress
1 large slice sourdough bread
200g asparagus , tough ends removed
1 ½ tbsp cold-pressed rapeseed oil
2 eggs
200g frozen peas

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Mix the yogurt, mustard and honey together. Add the lemon zest, then add the juice and some seasoning to taste. Squeeze any remaining lemon juice over the watercress.
  • Tear the bread into rough chunks and put them on a large roasting tray with the asparagus. Toss both in the rapeseed oil and seasoning, and roast for 10 mins until the asparagus is tender and croutons are golden.
  • Meanwhile, cook the eggs in a pan of boiling water for 6 mins, then add the frozen peas and cook for 1 min more. Drain and rinse both under cold water until cool. Peel the eggs, then cut into quarters.
  • To assemble, mix the asparagus and peas through the watercress, then toss through the creamy dressing. Nestle in the eggs and croutons, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 464 calories, Fat 18 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 44 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 15 grams sugar, Fiber 10 grams fiber, Protein 26 grams protein, Sodium 1.2 milligram of sodium

ASPARAGUS PILAF RICE



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Make and share this Asparagus Pilaf Rice recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Boomette

Categories     Lemon

Time 38m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon basil or 1/2 teaspoon oregano
1 cup long grain rice
1 cup vegetable stock
1 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 asparagus, cut in pieces
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon fresh black pepper

Steps:

  • In a casserole, heat oil at medium heat. Add onion and tarragon, and cook, stirring from time to time, for about 3 minutes or until onion has soften. Add rice and stir.
  • Add vegetable stock, water and salt. Reduce to low heat, cover and let simmer for 15 minutes. Add asparagus, cover and keep cooking for about 10 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid has absorbed. Add lemon juice and pepper and stir with a fork.

PEA AND ASPARAGUS SALAD



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Instead of making ribbons, thinly slice your asparagus on a strong bias -- this gives the raw vegetable a crisp-tender bite, and it isn't as stringy.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 bunch (8 ounces) asparagus
1 1/2 cups shelled English peas, blanched
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves (torn, if large), plus more for serving
1/4 cup chopped toasted almonds, plus more for serving
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons rice-wine vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Trim asparagus. Thinly slice on a strong bias. Toss with peas, mint, almonds, oil, and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper, and serve, topped with more mint and almonds.

PARMESAN ASPARAGUS RICE



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A simple buttery asparagus rice dish topped with Parmesan cheese.

Provided by Uncle Ben's

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     UNCLE BEN'S®

Time 22m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup UNCLE BEN'S® Basmati Rice - cooks in 10 minutes
2 cups vegetable stock
1 small sweet onion, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
3 tablespoons butter, divided
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup chopped fresh asparagus
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Melt 2 tablespoon butter in a 3-quart saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion until softened and turning translucent, about 1 minute. Add garlic and cook for another minute. Stir in the rice, asparagus, and stock. Cover and reduce heat to medium-low.
  • Stir occasionally to prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom of the pan. Continue cooking until the rice is tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Turn off the heat and gently stir in the Parmesan cheese and remaining butter. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257.7 calories, Carbohydrate 36.9 g, Cholesterol 25.1 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 276.5 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

ASPARAGUS & SNAP PEA SALAD



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Perfect for when you're expecting a large number of guests for dinner, this salad boasts springtime flavors. It's usually the first empty bowl at a potluck.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 14 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
DRESSING:
1/3 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
SALAD:
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
2 cups fresh sugar snap peas, cut into thirds
1 small sweet red pepper, finely chopped
1 small red onion, finely chopped
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta or Gorgonzola cheese
1 cup glazed walnuts, coarsely chopped
2/3 cup dried cherries

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, bring 8 cups water to a boil. Add asparagus in batches; cook, uncovered, 2-4 minutes or just until crisp-tender. Remove asparagus and immediately drop into ice water. Drain and pat dry., In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients until blended. In a large bowl, combine asparagus, tomatoes, snap peas, red pepper and onion. Drizzle dressing over asparagus mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving., Just before serving, stir in cheese, walnuts and cherries.

Nutrition Facts :

SPRING WILD RICE SALAD



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This recipe is from Heidi Swanson of www.101cookbooks.com, with a few adaptations. It's a terrific, healthy salad. It makes for a great light meal. I think it tastes even better the day after it's made.

Provided by Reddyrat

Categories     Rice

Time 55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 garlic clove, smashed and chopped
1/4 cup tahini
1 lemon, zest of
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup hot water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch segments
1 1/2 cups wild rice
3/4 cup yellow split peas
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/4-1/2 cup feta cheese

Steps:

  • Wild Rice: Rinse 1 1/2 cups wild rice. In a medium sauce pan bring the rice and 4 1/2 cups salted water to a boil. Reduce to a simmer. Cook for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Yellow Spilt Peas: Bring 3 cups of water to a boil in a large saucepan, add 3/4 cup dried yellow split peas, and cook for 20 -30 minutes, or until tender. Drain.
  • Dressing:.
  • Whisk together the garlic, tahini, lemon zest and juice, and olive oil. Add the hot water to thin a bit and then the salt. Set aside.
  • Bring a saucepan full of water to a boil. Salt the water and add the asparagus. Cook for just until the asparagus is bright and tender. Drain and run under cold water to stop the cooking.
  • In a large bowl combine the wild rice, yellow split peas, asparagus, and the dressing. Mix in parsley and feta cheese. Give it a good toss. Add more salt if needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271.4, Fat 8.7, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 4.2, Sodium 217.9, Carbohydrate 39.1, Fiber 8.6, Sugar 3.4, Protein 12.5

FARRO SALAD WITH PEAS, ASPARAGUS, AND FETA



Farro Salad with Peas, Asparagus, and Feta image

Categories     Tomato     Vegetable     Appetizer     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     High Fiber     Feta     Spring     Summer     Sugar Snap Pea     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups semi-pearled farro
12 ounces asparagus, trimmed, cut into 1 1/2-inch lengths
1 8-ounce package sugar snap peas
12 ounces grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup chopped red onion
6 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup Sherry wine vinegar
1 7-ounce package feta cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Cook farro in large saucepan of boiling salted water until just tender, about 10 minutes. Drain. Transfer to large bowl.
  • Meanwhile, cook asparagus and sugar snap peas in another saucepan of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Drain. Add to farro with tomatoes, onion, and dill. Whisk oil and vinegar in small bowl. Season dressing with salt and pepper. Add dressing and feta to salad; toss to coat and serve.

ASPARAGUS AND MUSHROOM RICE MEDLEY



Asparagus and Mushroom Rice Medley image

With tons of veggies and flavorful rice, this simple dish has all your sides covered. Hearty and filling, this, paired with chicken or the pork chops here, is the only side you'll need. Vary the basil depending on how sweet you like your meals. Pat Habiger - Spearville, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup chicken broth
1/3 cup uncooked long grain rice
3 tablespoons finely chopped onion
4-1/2 teaspoons butter
2/3 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/3 cup julienned zucchini
1/3 cup julienned carrot
2/3 cup cut fresh asparagus (1-inch pieces)
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Dash pepper

Steps:

  • Pour broth into a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Add rice. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion in butter for 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add the mushrooms, zucchini and carrot; saute 3-5 minutes longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add asparagus and basil; cook, uncovered, over medium-low heat for 5-7 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender. , In a small serving bowl, combine the rice, asparagus mixture, cheese and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 652mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

RICE AND ASPARAGUS WITH ONIONS



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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     quick, side dish

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 cup basmati rice
1 1/2 cups no-salt-added beef stock or broth
8 ounces whole onion, or 7 ounces chopped, ready-cut onion (1 2/3 cups)
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
18 medium asparagus
3 sprigs mint
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Combine rice and stock and bring to boil in heavy-bottom pot.
  • Chop whole onion and heat oil in small nonstick pot. When oil is hot, add the onion, reduce heat to medium high and saute onion until it softens and begins to brown.
  • When rice begins to boil, reduce heat to simmer and cover, cooking a total of 17 minutes.
  • Wash and break tough stems from asparagus at the point where the woody part meets the tender part. Cut the asparagus just below the head and then cut remaining stems into one-inch pieces.
  • When the onion is soft, stir it into the rice. Place a steamer in the pot in which the onion was cooked and place asparagus in the steamer; cook about 3 minutes, until asparagus is crisp but tender.
  • Wash, dry and mince enough mint to make 2 tablespoons.
  • When rice is cooked, stir in drained asparagus and add mint and the salt.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 372, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 74 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 13 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 514 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams

RICE, ASPARAGUS AND CUCUMBER SALAD



Rice, Asparagus and Cucumber Salad image

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

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

BUTTERED RICE WITH PEAS



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This simple and simply delicious colorful side dish is ready in only 15 minutes and features a medley of bell peppers, sweet peas and Parmesan cheese.

Provided by By Inspired Taste

Categories     Side Dish

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup uncooked instant brown rice
1 1/4 cups water
2 tablespoons butter
1 orange, red or yellow bell pepper, finely chopped
1 cup frozen sweet peas (from 12-oz bag)
2 medium green onions, thinly sliced (2 tablespoons)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Cook rice in water as directed on package.
  • Meanwhile, in large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add bell pepper; cook about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pepper begins to soften. Add peas and onions. Cook about 3 minutes longer, stirring occasionally, until bell pepper is crisp-tender and peas are thoroughly heated.
  • Add cooked rice to skillet with vegetables; stir to combine. Stir in Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

HERBY RICE SALAD WITH PEAS AND PROSCIUTTO



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This bright, lemony salad laced with fresh herbs is a passport to spring. Simmering the rice in plenty of salted water just until it's al dente and then cooling it well is key. Blanched fresh peas are terrific if you can find them, but frozen work just fine. The trick is marinating them in lemony olive oil, a technique borrowed from the Michigan chef Abra Berens, who uses it in her comprehensive book "Ruffage: A Practical Guide to Vegetables" (Chronicle Books, 2019). The prosciutto adds a nice salty hit, but you could sub in a dollop of creamy ricotta or leave both out for your vegan friends. Either way, the recipe delivers a bright salad that can stand in for a light meal.

Provided by Kim Severson

Categories     brunch, dinner, easy, lunch, grains and rice, salads and dressings, appetizer, main course, side dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Flaky sea salt
2 cups long-grain white rice
3 cups shelled peas, briefly blanched (if fresh) or raw (if frozen)
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
A few thick slices of red onion (these will be removed, so you want them big enough to locate for removal; they are like the booster rockets you leave behind on your way into rice-salad outer space)
2 lemons, zested and juiced, plus additional lemon wedges
1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
1/2 cup slivered basil, plus more to taste
1/2 cup slivered mint, plus more to taste
1/4 cup chopped parsley, plus more to taste
2 or 3 tablespoons sliced chives (or 1 to 2 tablespoons of finely chopped red onion), plus more to taste
12 to 16 slices of prosciutto (optional)
Fresh ricotta (preferably a local or all-natural brand), for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Prepare the rice: Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil and salt it. Stir in the rice. When the water returns to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover and cook the rice at a gentle simmer for about 15 minutes, or until tender but still a bit firm and not at all mushy. Drain the rice in a colander set in the sink, then transfer it to a large bowl. You can refrigerate it after this step or use it once it has cooled completely.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the peas, olive oil, sliced onion, lemon zest and juice, red-pepper flakes and ½ teaspoon salt. Allow to marinate, refrigerated, for 20 minutes or up to 3 days.
  • Remove the sliced onion from the pea mixture and discard. Add 5 cups of the cooled or refrigerated rice to the pea mixture, along with the basil, mint, parsley and chives; toss gently to combine. Taste for salt and lemon juice. This is important - get it the way you want it. If the ratio needs a bit more rice, add it from whatever is left. (You should have another cup or so.) You may also wish to add more herbs.
  • Serve in shallow bowls, draping a couple of slices of prosciutto alongside for each person. Alternatively, a spoonful of really good ricotta on top is also delicious. Or, serve with both prosciutto and ricotta - although vegetarians and vegans will enjoy this dish without the meat or dairy. Set out lemon wedges to squeeze to taste.

PARMESAN RICE AND PEAS WITH BACON



Parmesan Rice and Peas with Bacon image

Start healthy habits early in your child's life. Kids are never too young to hear about the importance of fruits and vegetables and other ways to eat well; take them on walks or find other ways to be active and practice portion control.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 slices bacon, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 cup uncooked long-grain regular rice
2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32 oz carton)
1 cup frozen sweet peas, thawed
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In 2-quart saucepan, cook bacon over medium heat 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp. Stir in onion. Cook about 1 minute, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender.
  • Stir in rice until well coated with bacon drippings. Stir in broth. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer about 20 minutes or until rice is tender and broth is absorbed.
  • Gently stir in peas. Cover and cook 1 to 2 minutes or until peas are hot; remove from heat. Stir in cheese and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 430 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Rice: For this salad, short-grain or medium-grain rice is the best choice as it holds its shape well. Examples include Arborio, Carnaroli, or Valencia.
  • Cook the Rice Perfectly: Follow the package instructions for cooking the rice. To achieve fluffy and separate grains, use the absorption method, where you boil the rice in a specific ratio of water and then let it rest, covered, off the heat.
  • Cool the Rice Quickly: After cooking, spread the rice in a thin layer on a baking sheet or large platter. This helps to prevent the rice from clumping and becoming mushy.
  • Prepare the Vegetables: Asparagus and peas are the main vegetables in this salad. Trim the asparagus and cut it into 2-inch pieces. Fresh or frozen peas can be used.
  • Make the Dressing: The dressing for this salad is a simple vinaigrette made with olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Whisk the ingredients together until well combined.
  • Assemble the Salad: Once the rice and vegetables are cooked and cooled, combine them in a large bowl. Add the dressing and toss to coat. You can also add other ingredients like chopped nuts, herbs, or cheese to taste.

Conclusion:

Rice salad with asparagus and peas is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is packed with nutrients and can be easily customized to your liking. Whether you are a vegetarian or simply looking for a healthy and delicious meal, this salad is sure to satisfy. With its vibrant colors and textures, it is a dish that will impress your friends and family. Enjoy this delightful salad as a main course or as a side dish to grilled chicken or fish.

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