Serves: 6
Prep Time: 50 minutes
Meal Occasion: Side Dish, Salad, Lunch
Cuisine Type: American
Ingredients
| 1 | package UNCLE BEN’S® Long Grain & Wild Rice Herb Roasted Chicken |
| 1 | lb. fresh asparagus ends snapped off |
| 1 | pint cherry tomatoes each cut into half |
| 1 | head romaine lettuce chopped |
| 1 | cup shredded mozzarella cheese |
| 1 | Tbsp. balsamic vinegar |
| 4 | Tbsp. olive oil separated |
| salt and pepper |
Instructions
1. Follow the cooking directions on the package of UNCLE BEN’S® rice. Meanwhile, toss the asparagus in 2 tablespoons of olive oil and salt and pepper. Grill over medium-high heat or broil the asparagus for about 4 minutes and then turn and heat for another 3 minutes.
2. Remove asparagus from the heat and cut into 1-inch pieces. Place in a large mixing bowl. Add the halved cherry tomatoes and cheese. Cool the rice by spreading it out onto a baking sheet for about 5 minutes.
3. Add the rice to the vegetable-filled mixing bowl and then toss with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Serve at room temperature spooned over a handful of chopped romaine lettuce.