Wild Asparagus Salad with Turkey

Preheat oven to 350°F. In large saucepan, simmer wild rice in wine and water 40 minutes or until tender; drain. Combine herbs and sour cream; spread on turkey and place in greased baking dish. Bake 20-25 minutes; if desired, broil the last 5 minutes. Blanch asparagus and snow peas in boiling water 2 minutes, drain well; toss carefully with wild rice and greens.

Dressing: Mix vinegar, mustard and shallots. Slowly add oil, continuing to whisk. When thickened, add salt and pepper to taste.

To serve: Cut turkey diagonally and arrange next to salad on individual plates; pour dressing over salad. Garnish with walnuts.

5 servings

Recipe compliments of the Minnesota Cultivated Wild Rice Council


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