RICE, ASPARAGUS AND CUCUMBER SALAD

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Categories     Salad     Side     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Asparagus     Cucumber     Summer     Dill     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 3/4 cups water
1 cup long-grain white rice
1 pound asparagus, trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 1/2 cups diced English hothouse cucumber
3 green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
2 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
Butter lettuce and fresh dill sprigs

Steps:

  • Bring 1 3/4 cups water to boil in medium saucepan. 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 large saucepan of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Drain. Rinse with cold water to cool; drain well. Add asparagus, cucumber and green onions to rice.
  • Combine Dijon mustard, sugar, vinegar and dry mustard in small bowl. Gradually mix in oil. Add chopped dill. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover salad and dressing separately; chill.) Mix dressing into salad. Season with salt and pepper. Line large bowl with lettuce. Mound salad in bowl. Garnish with dill sprigs.

Wolf Person
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This salad is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it! It's so flavorful and refreshing.


omar sayed
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover rice. It's also a healthy and delicious side dish.


jared the menjivar
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Deyanira Hernandez Andersen
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This is my go-to salad recipe for summer! It's so refreshing and delicious.


Yeneneh Ambaye
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This salad was just okay. It was a bit bland and the dressing was too sweet.


Ak 3412
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This salad was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the unique combination of flavors and textures.


Adibe Jadidiah
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This salad was easy to make and very refreshing. I used brown rice instead of white rice, and it was still really good.


Hello Gp
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Just made this salad and it was delicious! The flavors all came together perfectly and the dressing was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Tokolosie Vandermerwe
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This salad was a bit bland for my taste. I think it needed more seasoning, or maybe some fresh herbs. The dressing was also a bit too sweet for my liking.


Kohl Larmie
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This salad was easy to make and turned out great! I used brown rice instead of white rice, and it was still delicious. The asparagus and cucumber were fresh and crisp, and the dressing was light and tangy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


godfrey wasike
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique combination of flavors and textures. The dressing was especially delicious, and I received several requests for the recipe.


Jeff Dinwiddie
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This salad was a refreshing and delicious summer dish! The rice added a nice heartiness, while the asparagus and cucumber provided a crisp and refreshing crunch. The dressing was light and flavorful, and everything came together perfectly. I will def