4 cup cooked black quinoa, cooked according to package directions and cooled
2 cup cooked basmati rice, cooked according to package directions and cooled
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1/4 cup minced chives
1/2 cup toasted almonds
1 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup minced red pepper
1/4 cup minced yellow pepper
1/2 cup charred corn
1/2 cup julienned basil
1/2 cup minced red onion
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
Directions
Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 4 cups cooked and cooled black quinoa, 2 cups cooked and cooled basmati rice, 1/4 cup chopped parsley, 1/4 cup minced chives, 1/2 cup toasted almonds, 1 cup dried cranberries, 1/4 cup minced red pepper, 1/4 cup minced yellow pepper, 1/2 cup charred corn, 1/2 cup julienned basil, 1/2 cup minced red onion, 1 cup extra virgin olive oil, 1/2 cup lemon juice, 2 tablespoons kosher salt and 1 tablespoon ground black pepper.
Step 2: Mix ingredients thoroughly to combine. Refrigerate salad until chilled, at least 3 hours.