WILD RICE QUINOA GARDEN SALAD

Wild Rice Quinoa Garden Salad image

Provided by Budgiegirl

Categories Rice

Time 3h

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups water, divided
1/2 cup wild rice, uncooked
1 cup quinoa, uncooked
1/2 cup green onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup cucumber, seeded, peeled
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 1/4 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced

Steps:

Combine 1 cup water and wild rice in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil.
Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 1 hour or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
Combine 2 cups water and quinoa in a medium saucepan/ bring to a boil.
Cover, reduce heat and simmer 20 minute or until liquid is absorbed.
Remove from heat; fluff with a fork.
Place quinoa and wild rice in a large bowl.
Stir in green onions, bell pepper and cucumber.
Combine oil and remaining ingredients in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk.
Drizzle over quinoa mixture; toss gently to coat. Cover and chill at least 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102.1, Fat 3.2, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 107.3, Carbohydrate 16, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 0.6, Protein 3.1