Asparagus Rice Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 can (14-1/2 oz) chicken broth
1/4 cup water
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
2 cups cut fresh asparagus (2-inch pieces)
3/4 cup frozen peas, thawed
3 green onions, sliced
1/3 cup pecan halves
2 to 4 tbsp minced fresh cilantro
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tbsp lemon juice
3 tbsp sour cream
1/2 tsp grated lemon peel
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp white pepper
4 cups fresh spinach

Directions:

In a saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Stir in rice. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until tinder. Place 1 in. of water and asparagus in a skillet; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2 minutes. Add peas; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2-3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain.
In a large bowl, combine the rice, asparagus mixture, onions, pecans and cilantro; mix well. In a bowl, whisk the oil, lemon juice, sour cream, lemon peel, salt and pepper. Pour over rice mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
Just before serving, line a platter with 1 cup of spinach. Tear remaining spinach; arrange over spinach leaves. Top with rice mixture.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	327.51 Kcal (1371 kJ)
Calories from fat	184.9 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	20.54g	32%
Cholesterol	2.1mg	1%
Sodium	156.8mg	7%
Potassium	387.71mg	8%
Total Carbs	31.9g	11%
Sugars	3.1g	12%
Dietary Fiber	4.7g	19%
Protein	6.42g	13%
Vitamin C	15.8mg	26%
Iron	2.6mg	14%
Calcium	64.8mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	193.23 Kcal (809 kJ)
Calories from fat	109.09 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.12g	32%
Cholesterol	1.24mg	1%
Sodium	92.51mg	7%
Potassium	228.75mg	8%
Total Carbs	18.82g	11%
Sugars	1.83g	12%
Dietary Fiber	2.77g	19%
Protein	3.78g	13%
Vitamin C	9.3mg	26%
Iron	1.5mg	14%
Calcium	38.2mg	6%

* 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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