Wild Rice and Quinoa Garden Salad
- 3 cups water, divided
- 1/2 cup uncooked wild rice
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
- 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped seeded peeled cucumber
- 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
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
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 liquid is absorbed.
Combine 2 cups water and quinoa in a medium saucepan, and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat; fluff with a fork.
Place the rice and quinoa in a large bowl. Stir in the 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.