A bowl of asparagus and wild rice salad

Asparagus and wild rice salad

30 Mar 2023

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Enjoy the flavours of chargrilled asparagus with tangy herbs and spices in this healthy rice dish.

Suitable for Gluten-free | Egg-free | Dairy-free
Serves 6
Prep time 10 minutes
Cook time 15 minutes

Nutrients per serving:

Energy Total fat Saturates Protein Fibre Carbs Sugar Salt
320 kcal 7.5 g 0.8 g 11 g 6 g 53 g 4.5 g 0.2 g

Ingredients

  • 400g wild rice mix (brown, wild, carmargue)

  • 2 bundles asparagus

  • 2 bunches spring onions
  • Splash Olive oil
  • 1 tsp sumac or lemon zest
  • Squeeze of lemon *
  • Small handful shredded mint
  • 2 tbsp toasted pine nuts *
* Available at Holland & Barrett

Method

Step 1
Cook the rice according to pack instructions and place in a large bowl.

Step 2
Trim the asparagus and spring onions and toss with some olive oil to coat. Chargrill or barbeque until charred and tender (a few minutes). Cut into bite-sized pieces and add to the rice.

Step 3
Add a good squeeze of lemon, the sumac, mint and pine nuts to the rice. Season and mix.

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