Brown Rice with Walnuts and Asparagus
1 cup Brown Rice
1/2 cup toasted walnut pieces
1 pound asparagus, blanched and diagonally cut
1/2 cup diced purple onion
6 ounces ham, cut in strips
1 small head purple cabbage, shredded
2 tablespoons chopped slivered fresh basil
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons walnut oil
1 tablespoon olive oil
lemon wedge
Prepare rice according to package directions.
In a large bowl, combine first 7 ingredients. Toss to combine. In a smaller bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Pour over rice/vegetable mixture. Refrigerate. Serve with fresh lemon wedge