Tuscan Brown & Wild Rice Salad

• 2-3/4 cups water
• 1-1/4 cups wild and brown rice blend (without seasoning), uncooked
• 1/2 lb. fresh asparagus spears, trimmed, blanched and cut into 1-inch lengths
• 1/2 cup chopped red peppers
• 1/4 cup sliced Kalamata olives
• 1 cup minced fresh Italian parsley
• 1 Tbsp. lemon zest Safeway 4 ct For $5.00 thru 02/09
• 3/4 cup KRAFT Tuscan House Italian Dressing

1. Bring water and rice to boil in medium saucepan, stirring occasionally; cover.
2. Simmer on medium-low heat 45 to 55 min.
3. or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
4. (Do not remove lid or stir during cook time.)
5. Remove from heat; fluff with fork.
6. Cool.
7. Spoon rice into large bowl.
8. Add remaining ingredients; mix lightly.

water, wild, fresh asparagus spears, red peppers, olives, fresh italian parsley, lemon zest, italian dressing

Taken from www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/tuscan-brown-wild-rice-salad-112681.aspx (may not work)