Wild Rice Quinoa Garden Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

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.