Red Rice Salad
 
 
Serves: 6 servings
Ingredients
  • 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
Instructions
  1. Cook rice according to package directions.
  2. 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.
  3. Place green onions, chives, currants, toasted walnuts, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and honey in a medium bowl.
  4. Cut the asparagus into ¼ inch pieces and add to the bowl. Stir well.
  5. Add the cooled rice and mix to combine well. Taste and add more salt or lemon juice if needed.
  6. Top with shaved pecorino and serve.
Recipe by Three Hungry Boys at https://www.threehungryboys.com/2018/03/05/red-rice-salad/