Wild Rice Asparagus Salad (Weight Watchers)

Submitted by Marsha D.

"Got this from one of my friend's Weight Watchers cooking book. Haven't tried it yet. This counts 2 points per serving"

 

• Ready In: 4hrs 10mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon cubes
• 1⁄2 cup regular long grain rice
• 1⁄2 cup wild rice, rinsed
• 1 lb asparagus, cut into 1-inch lengths
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 red onion, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup chopped parsley
• 1⁄3 cup white wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1⁄8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 12 leaves red leaf lettuce

directions

1. In a medium saucepan, combine 2 3/4 cups water and add bouillon cubes, bring to a boil.
2. Add both kinds of rice. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 45-50 minutes. Remove from heat.
3. In a large bowl combine rest of ingredients except the lettuce leaves.
4. Add rice to bowl with ingredients and toss to combine.
5. Place lettuce leaves on a larger platter and top with rice mixture.
6. Refrigerate, covered until chill, about 3 hours.