Red Rice And Quinoa Salad With Orange And Pistachios Recipe

Ingredients

1 c. quinoa

1 c. Camargue red rice (see Note)

1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil

1 medium onion

salt

Freshly ground pepper

c. fresh orange juice

1 1/2 tsp. finely grated orange zest

1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice

1 clove garlic

1/2 c. dried apricots

1/2 c. roasted pistachios

4 scallions

2 c. baby arugula leaves

Preparation

Step 1Bring 2 medium saucepans of salted water to a boil. Add the quinoa to 1 saucepan and the red rice to the other. Cover and simmer over moderate heat until tender, about 12 minutes for the quinoa and 35 minutes for the rice. Drain the grains and spread them out on baking sheets to cool.Step 2In a medium skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Add the onion, season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Let cool.Step 3In a large bowl, combine the orange juice, orange zest, lemon juice, garlic, and the remaining 3 tablespoons of olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Add the quinoa, rice, onion, apricots, pistachios, and scallions and toss well. Serve with the arugula. Looking for more healthy recipes? Check out our collections of low-fat recipes, healthy recipes for the whole day, and vegan recipes.