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Rice, Asparagus and Cucumber Salad Recipe

Rice, Asparagus and Cucumber Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 3/4 cups water
1 cup long- grain white rice
1 lb asparagus, trimmed , cut into 1-inch pieces
1 1/2 cups diced english hothouse cucumber
3 green onions, chopped
2 tbsp dijon mustard
1 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp white wine vinegar
1/2 tsp dry mustard
2 1/2 tbsp vegetable oil
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
butter lettuce and fresh dill sprigs

Directions:

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.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	60.76 Kcal (254 kJ)
Calories from fat	39.74 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.42g	7%
Sodium	49.32mg	2%
Potassium	130.07mg	3%
Total Carbs	4.66g	2%
Sugars	2.83g	11%
Dietary Fiber	1.8g	7%
Protein	1.8g	4%
Vitamin C	7.9mg	13%
Iron	1.3mg	7%
Calcium	33.1mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	35.98 Kcal (151 kJ)
Calories from fat	23.53 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.61g	7%
Sodium	29.21mg	2%
Potassium	77.03mg	3%
Total Carbs	2.76g	2%
Sugars	1.67g	11%
Dietary Fiber	1.07g	7%
Protein	1.06g	4%
Vitamin C	4.7mg	13%
Iron	0.8mg	7%
Calcium	19.6mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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