Asparagus, Rice And Cucumber Salad Recipe Recipe

Name: Asparagus, Rice And Cucumber Salad Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 900 ml water; 2 c. long grain rice; 1 kg asparagus, trimmed of woody stems; 1 lrg continental cucumber, diced; 6 x spring onions, finely sliced; 3 Tbsp. dijon mustard; 1 Tbsp. sugar; 2 Tbsp. white vinegar; 1 tsp dry mustard; 4 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil; 2 Tbsp. fresh minced dill; 2 Tbsp. fresh minced parsley

Servings: persons

900 ml water
2 c. long grain rice
1 kg asparagus, trimmed of woody stems
1 lrg continental cucumber, diced
6 x spring onions, finely sliced
3 Tbsp. dijon mustard
1 Tbsp. sugar
2 Tbsp. white vinegar
1 tsp dry mustard
4 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
2 Tbsp. fresh minced dill
2 Tbsp. fresh minced parsley

1
Heat the water to boiling in a large pot, adding salt to taste.
2
Meanwhile, rinse the rice in a colander or possibly sieve till the water runs clear.
3
Add in the rice to the boiling water.
4
Cover the pan and reduce the heat to low, allowing the rice to simmer for 20 min or possibly till the water has all been absorbed.
5
Fluff the rice up with a fork and set aside.
6
Steam, microwave or possibly boil the asparagus till just tender and bright green, about 2 min then refresh the asparagus under cool water.
7
Set aside.
8
Whisk together the mustard, sugar, vinegar, dry mustard and oil till the mix is thick, adding salt and pepper to taste.
9
Add in the asparagus, diced cucumber and spring onions to the rice and toss well.
10
Add in the dressing and herbs then toss thoroughly till all the ingredients are well mixed.
11
Serve on assorted lettuce leaves if you like.

705

kcal

Calories

Fat

124

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 900 ml water, 2 c. long grain rice, 1 kg asparagus, trimmed of woody stems, 1 lrg continental cucumber, diced, and more.

Yes, Asparagus, Rice And Cucumber Salad Recipe falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Asparagus, Rice And Cucumber Salad Recipe

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