Wild Rice Quinoa Salad

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Wild Rice Quinoa Salad

Source: CalciYum! Delicious Calcium-Rich Dairy-Free Vegetarian Recipes

 

2 cups cooked quinoa (or millet)

1 cup cooked wild rice

2 tomatoes -- seeded and diced

3/4 cup chopped parsley

1 cup coarsely chopped dried figs

1/2 cup chopped green onions

 

Dressing

 

1/2 cup lemon juice

1 tablespoon dark sesame oil

2 cloves garlic -- minced

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon ground coriander

3/4 cup toasted slivered almonds

1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

 

In a large bowl, combine quinoa, wild rice, tomatoes, parsley, figs, and

green onions.

 

In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, sesame oil, garlic, salt,

cumin, and coriander. Pour over grains and vegetables; toss together.

Refrigerate salad until cold. Sprinkle with almonds and walnuts just before

serving.