Wild Rice and Asparagus Salad

Ingredients

• 1 lb Asparagus
• 3 cups Steamed Wild Rice
• 2 Tablespoons Chopped Fresh Chives
• 2 Tablespoons Chopped Fresh Parsley
• 1 Tablespoon Black Sesame Seeds, toasted
• 2 Tablespoons Sesame Seeds, toasted
• 6 Tablespoons Fresh Orange Juice
• 3 Tablespoons Unrefined Sesame Oil
• 2 Tablespoons Unrefined Roasted Sesame Oil
• 2 Tablespoons Tamari Soy Sauce
• 1 Tablespoon Rice Wine Vinegar
• 1 Tablespoon Freshly Grated Orange Zest
• 1 Tablespoon Grated Ginger
• 1 Tablespoon Raw Cane Sugar
• 2 Cloves Garlic, minced
• 4 Cups Mesclun or Mixed Salad Greens, washed

Directions

1. Trim off the tough ends of the asparagus and discard or set aside for another use (like vegetable stock or compost!). Cut the asparagus into one inch pieces on the diagonal. Place a small pot of salted water over high heat and bring it to boil. Add the asparagus to the boiling water and cook for 1 minute, or until the asparagus is bright green and only partially cooked through. Immediately drain the asparagus in a colander and rinse well under cold water. Set the asparagus aside to drain.

2. In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice, sesame oils, tamari, vinegar, orange zest, ginger, sugar, scallions, and garlic.

3. In a large bowl combine the asparagus, wild rice, chives, parsley, and both types of sesame seeds. Drizzle the orange juice dressing over the top of the rice mixture and toss the salad until the dressing is incorporated throughout.

4. Line a large platter with the lettuce and spoon the wild rice and asparagus salad on top.

5. The salad can be served warm, at room temperature, and even cold.

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