Ancient Grain Asparagus Salad

Ingredients

1 cup Food With Purpose Rice & Ancient Grains, cooked al dente

1 cup cooked and drained green Asparagus (fresh or from a can), cut in 1 in. pieces

½ tsp turmeric powder

¼ cup cranberries

¼ cup sliced almonds

Dressing

1 tbsp Dijon Mustard (optional)

¼ white onion, thinly sliced

6 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp virgin olive oil

3 tbsp lemon juice

salt and pepper to taste

1 Start cooking Medley of Ancient Grains, following the al dente cooking instructions on the package adding turmeric for color and flavor.

2 In a salad bowl, mix Dijon Mustard, olive oil, lemon juice, Onion, Salt and Pepper to taste. Mix well.

3 Add cooked medley and the rest of ingredients. Toss before serving and garnish with fresh parsley.