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Rice, Asparagus and Cucumber Salad 

Ingredients: 
1 3/4 cups water
1 cup long-grain white rice
1 pound thin asparagus, trimmed, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 1/2 cups diced English cucumber
3 green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons Dijon-style prepared mustard
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
2 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
4 heads butter lettuce

Directions: 
1 In a medium saucepan bring 1 3/4 cups water to boil. Add rice; return to boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook until water is absorbed and rice is tender, about 20 minutes. Fluff with fork; transfer to bowl. Cool to room temperature. 
2 Cook asparagus in a large saucepan of boiling salted water until tender, about 1 minute. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool. Add asparagus, cucumber and green onions to rice. 
3 Whisk together the mustard, sugar, vinegar, dry mustard, oil and chopped dill. Cover salad and dressing separately. Refrigerate until chilled. 
4 Pour dressing into salad and season with salt and pepper. Line large bowl with lettuce and mound salad in bowl. Garnish with dill sprigs. 
Makes 6 servings  

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