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Asparagus Rice Salad

Fresh asparagus makes this salad special. It's one of my favorite salads to serve in spring.

6 ServingsPrep: 10 min. Cook: 20 min. + chilling

Ingredients

1 can (14-1/2 ounces) 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 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons sour cream
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon 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

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Asparagus Rice Salad (continued)

Directions (continued)

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.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (3/4 cup) equals 286 calories, 15 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 5 mg cholesterol, 413 mg sodium, 33 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 6 g protein.