Addicting Wild Rice Asparagus Salad Recipe

Ingredients for Addicting Wild Rice Asparagus Salad

• Long Grain And Wild Rice Blend
• 1/2 medium onion, chopped
• Garlic Cloves
• 1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
• Portabella Mushrooms
• Chicken Broth
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• Red Wine Vinegar
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• Pine Nuts
• 1/2 cup craisins

How to Make Addicting Wild Rice Asparagus Salad

1. Cook 1 cup of wild rice according to package directions.
2. About 2 minutes before the rice is finished, add 1/2 cup of craisins and simmer until the rice is cooked through.
3. While the rice cooks, prepare the asparagus and mushroom mixture.
4. In a large frying pan, heat 1 (14.5 ounce) can of broth over medium heat.
5. Add 2 minced cloves of garlic and 1/2 chopped onion to the broth. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
6. Add 1 pound of trimmed and cut asparagus and cook until tender-crisp, about 5-7 minutes.
7. Add 8 ounces of sliced mushrooms and cook for another 5 minutes, or until softened.
8. Drain any excess broth from the asparagus and mushroom mixture.
9. Gently combine the cooked rice and craisins with the asparagus and mushroom mixture.
10. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of vinegar and 3 tablespoons of olive oil.
11. Pour the dressing over the rice and vegetable mixture and toss to coat.
12. Stir in 1 teaspoon of garlic salt.
13. If using nuts, toast 1/2 cup of slivered almonds or pecans on a baking sheet under the broiler for 1-2 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
14. Add the toasted nuts (if using) to the salad and gently toss to combine.
15. Serve warm or cold. Enjoy!