asian rice & quinoa salad

Citrus Heights, CA
Updated on May 13, 2011

I have become a fan of quinoa and find myself using more & more of it. Gradually replacing rice & pasta with it when feesable. This recipe was born out of using up some leftover quinoa and leftover steamed rice from take out. If I were making it from fresh cooked ingredients, I would use brown rice and the quinoa or just the quinoa. The flavor of this salad was so yummy and enjoyed by all. There is no exact way to make this salad and I say add things to your tastes. Make it vegetarian by omitting the chicken.

prep time 30 Min
cook time 10 Min
method ---
yield 6-10 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups quinoa, cooked & chilled
  • 2 cups brown or white rice, cooked & chilled
  • 2 cups chicken breast, cooked and cubed up
  • 1/2 cup green onions, diced
  • 2 - handfuls sugar snap peas, trimmed & cut in 1/2
  • 1 medium yellow bell pepper, seeded & diced
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded & diced
  • 1 - 2 inch - knob of fresh ginger, peeled and grated
  • 1 can water chestnuts, sliced and jullianed
  • 1/2 - 3/4 cups toasted sliced almonds, i like alot
  • 1/2 teaspoon each of seasoned salt, pepper, garlic powder
  • 3/4 - 1 cups kraft light asian toasted sesame dressing
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 - 11 oz cans mandarin oranges, drained, add last or they break up too much.

How To Make asian rice & quinoa salad

  • Step 1
    I always cook extra quinoa and rice so I have leftovers to make salad. This saves alot of time when u want to make this dish. Cook quinoa & rice, and chicken and let cool. Prepare and cut up all veggies.
  • Step 2
    In a large bowl mix quinoa & rice toghether breaking up if necessary. Add all cut up veggies, water chestnuts, ginger, salad dressing & spices. Mix thoroughly, then gently stir in mandarin oranges. If u add them earlier, they break up too much. (as they did in my pic) : ) Cover and chill for several hours before serving so flavors can marry. Be creative and add or subtract ingredients to your tastes. Enjoy!

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