Courtesy of Minute Rice
Servings: 8
Prep Time: 15 Min.
Cook Time: 5 Min.
* 2 c. MinuteŽ White Rice, uncooked
* 1 c. cherry tomatoes, halved
* 1 c. cut asparagus spears (1-in. long), cooked, cooled
* 1 c. light salad dressing
* 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
* 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
* 1 Tbsp. grated lemon peel
* 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1. Prepare rice according to pkg. directions.
2. Toss rice with tomatoes and asparagus in medium bowl.
3. Mix remaining ingredients until well blended. Add to rice mixture; toss to coat. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
* Asparagus spears snap off naturally where they are tough. To trim fresh asparagus, simply bend the spear near the bottom end, and it will break off at the right point.