Dainty Rice | Asparagus & Wild rice salad

Ingredients

• 1 cup/250mL Dainty Long & Wild Rice
• 1 bunch Asparagus, trimmed
• 1 small can Chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 small carrot, peeled and cut julienne or grated
• Fistful of Italian Parsley, roughly chopped
• ½ cup/125mL crumbled Goat Cheese or Greek Feta
• French Vinaigrette
• ½ clove garlic, finely minced
• 3 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar
• 1 tsp Dijon Mustard
• 1 tsp Maple Syrup or Honey
• 1/3 cup/85mL Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Salt and Pepper