Red Rice Salad
- 1 cup red rice
- ½ bunch asparagus, rough ends snapped off
- ½ toasted chopped walnuts
- 6 green onions, white and light green parts, chopped
- 3 tablespoons chopped chives
- ½ cup currants
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- fresh ground pepper
- ½ cup shaved pecorino cheese
- Cook rice according to package directions.
- While rice is cooking, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Blanch the asparagus for 2-3 minutes, drain and put in an ice bath to cool.
- Place green onions, chives, currants, toasted walnuts, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and honey in a medium bowl.
- Cut the asparagus into ¼ inch pieces and add to the bowl. Stir well.
- Add the cooled rice and mix to combine well. Taste and add more salt or lemon juice if needed.
- Top with shaved pecorino and serve.
Recipe by Three Hungry Boys at https://www.threehungryboys.com/2018/03/05/red-rice-salad/
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