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

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

Daniel Vanrooyen
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This salad is a great make-ahead dish. It's perfect for busy weeknights.


Saiful Sujon
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover rice and vegetables.


Kook Martinez
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I'm not a big fan of rice, but I really enjoyed this salad.


Shilton Donsa
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vitamins and minerals.


Aqib khattak
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I love the pop of color that the asparagus and cucumber add to this salad.


Saulih Mohammed
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This salad is a great way to cool down on a hot summer day.


Mangalani Mangalani
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I love the tangy dressing on this salad.


Tgqueen Sendo
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This salad is a great side dish for grilled chicken or fish.


Lori connor Galvin
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I love the crunch of the cucumber and asparagus in this salad.


Samuel Peoples
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This salad is a great way to use up fresh asparagus.


Furouis Draka
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I'm always looking for new salad recipes, and this one is definitely a winner.


Noor Kaka
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This salad is a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables.


Lauren Dickson
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I love the simplicity of this salad. It's a great way to showcase fresh vegetables.


BACK •••FF ONE1 TAP
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover rice. It's also a great make-ahead dish.


khanjee niazi
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I'm not usually a fan of cucumber salad, but this one is an exception. The rice and asparagus add a nice touch.


princess nimra
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this salad. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Nawaraj Parajuli
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a success.


Bryant Bragg
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit at potlucks.


Maryam shaikh Shaikh
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This rice asparagus and cucumber salad is a refreshing and healthy summer dish. The combination of flavors and textures is perfect, and it's a great way to use up fresh vegetables.