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 thin asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 1 inch
1 1/2 cups english cucumber - peeled, seeded and chopped
3 green onions, chopped
2 tbsp dijon mustard
1 tbsp white sugar
1 tbsp white wine vinegar
1/2 tsp dry mustard
2 1/2 tbsp vegetable oil
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill weed
4 heads butter lettuce

Directions:

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.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	82.13 Kcal (344 kJ)
Calories from fat	52.98 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.89g	9%
Sodium	66.95mg	3%
Potassium	182.3mg	4%
Total Carbs	6.2g	2%
Sugars	4.36g	17%
Dietary Fiber	2.39g	10%
Protein	2.39g	5%
Vitamin C	7.5mg	13%
Iron	19.5mg	108%
Calcium	41.1mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	36.48 Kcal (153 kJ)
Calories from fat	23.53 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.61g	9%
Sodium	29.74mg	3%
Potassium	80.98mg	4%
Total Carbs	2.75g	2%
Sugars	1.93g	17%
Dietary Fiber	1.06g	10%
Protein	1.06g	5%
Vitamin C	3.3mg	13%
Iron	8.6mg	108%
Calcium	18.3mg	4%

* 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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