QUINOA AND WILD RICE SALAD WITH GINGER SESAME DRESSING

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I like to use a mixture of grains in salads and pilafs. The fluffy, pale quinoa in this gingery salad contrasts nicely with the dark, chewy wild rice. You can serve this as a one-dish meal, a starter or a side dish.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, salads and dressings

Time 10m

Yield Serves four to six

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 cups cooked quinoa
1 cup cooked wild rice
Salt to taste
1 red bell pepper, cut in 2-inch strips
1 cup diced cucumber
1 cup edamame
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
3 tablespoons chopped or thinly sliced spring onions or scallions
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger (more to taste)
1 small garlic clove, minced
Pinch of cayenne
Salt to taste
1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons Asian sesame oil
1/3 cup canola oil
Leaf lettuce or radicchio for serving optional

Steps:

  • Toss together all of the salad ingredients.
  • Whisk together the dressing ingredients. Toss with the salad ingredients, and serve - if desired, over a bed of lettuce or radicchio leaves.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 284, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 408 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Glory John
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This salad is simply delicious. I highly recommend it.


Fiza khan
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a new favorite!


bulla umeh
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This salad is a great make-ahead meal. It's even better the next day.


Mhar Zair
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was perfect. It held up well in the heat and everyone loved it.


Mohammad IDREES
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover quinoa and wild rice.


Priese Rollins
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I'm not usually a fan of quinoa, but I really enjoyed this salad. The dressing really made all the difference.


Junayed Rana
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This salad is so versatile. I've added different vegetables and nuts to it and it's always delicious.


Barbie House
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I love that this salad is healthy and filling. It's perfect for a light lunch or dinner.


khowar mailis
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a favorite.


Jess Hau
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The ginger sesame dressing was so easy to make and it really made the salad.


Robert Nyland
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


Asraful Raj Rajshahi
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This quinoa and wild rice salad with ginger sesame dressing was absolutely delicious! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the salad was very refreshing.