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June 24, 2022 | Healthy You | Recipes
Fresh and delicious side dish.
Colorful and flavorful cherry, wild rice and quinoa salad. The combination of bright flavors is a great side dish for your lunches or dinners and it’s perfect for a potluck.
Serves 8
Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil over high heat. Add wild rice and cook for 30 minutes. Add quinoa and cook until the rice and quinoa are tender, about 15 minutes more. Drain and rinse with cold water until cool to the touch; drain well.
Meanwhile whisk oil, vinegar, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add the rice and quinoa, cherries, celery, cheese and pecans and toss to combine.
Serve at room temperature or cold.
*Could substitute with brown rice or use all quinoa or any combination of whole grains on hand.
**You may also use 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar with macerated cherries to get liquid and sweetness.
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
282 calories, 16.3g fat (3.9g saturated fat), 272.1mg sodium, 27.2g carbohydrates, 8g protein, 6.5g sugar, 3.5g fiber
Adapted from: Eating Well
Reviewed by PeaceHealth dietitians and nutritionists.
Colorful and flavorful cherry, wild rice and quinoa salad. The combination of bright flavors is a great side dish for your lunches or dinners and it’s perfect for a potluck.
Serves 8
Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil over high heat. Add wild rice and cook for 30 minutes. Add quinoa and cook until the rice and quinoa are tender, about 15 minutes more. Drain and rinse with cold water until cool to the touch; drain well.
Meanwhile whisk oil, vinegar, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add the rice and quinoa, cherries, celery, cheese and pecans and toss to combine.
Serve at room temperature or cold.
*Could substitute with brown rice or use all quinoa or any combination of whole grains on hand.
**You may also use 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar with macerated cherries to get liquid and sweetness.
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
282 calories, 16.3g fat (3.9g saturated fat), 272.1mg sodium, 27.2g carbohydrates, 8g protein, 6.5g sugar, 3.5g fiber
Adapted from: Eating Well
Reviewed by PeaceHealth dietitians and nutritionists.