Wild Rice And Asparagus Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. wild rice, blended or 1/2 c. wild rice and 1/2 c. regular long-grain rice
2 3/4 c. chicken stock
1 lb. asparagus
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 medium red onion, chopped
1/2 c. chopped parsley
1/3 c. white wine vinegar
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 tsp. sugar
1/8 tsp. ground pepper

Preparation

In medium saucepan, bring chicken stock to bowl.
Add 1 cup rice; reduce heat and simmer covered for about 45 minutes.
Remove from heat and let cool.
Cut asparagus into 1-inch lengths and steam until tender crisp.
Place in a bowl of ice water to stop cooking process.
Drain.
Mix all other ingredients with asparagus.
Add cooled rice.
Toss to mix well.
Refrigerate and chill covered for about 3 hours.
Serve on beds of lettuce.