Quinoa and Wild Rice Salad With Ginger Sesame Dressing

Quinoa is often referred to as a ‘superfood’ due to its high nutritional value and health benefits. It is rich in protein, fiber, and various essential nutrients.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 16.

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Quinoa and Wild Rice Salad With Ginger Sesame Dressing

Cooking Method: Boiling, Mixing Cuisine: International Courses: Lunch, Salad, Side Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1280

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Quinoa
• 1 cup Wild Rice
• 2 medium Carrots
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 medium Red Bell Pepper
• 3 stalks Green Onions
• 1 cup Fresh Cilantro
• 2 tablespoon Toasted Sesame Seeds
• 1 teaspoon Ginger
• 1 clove Garlic
• 2 tablespoon Soy Sauce
• 2 tablespoon Rice Vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

1. In a saucepan, cook quinoa and wild rice according to package instructions.
2. Meanwhile, chop the carrots, cucumber, red bell pepper, green onions, and fresh cilantro.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together ginger, garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
4. Once the quinoa and wild rice are cooked, let them cool for 10 minutes.
5. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, wild rice, chopped vegetables, and dressing. Mix well.
6. Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top.
7. Let the salad rest for 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
8. Serve the quinoa and wild rice salad with ginger sesame dressing chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 4g

Protein 8g16%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.