J. Alexanders Orzo and Wild Rice Salad

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This orzo and wild rice salad is super versatile; it goes great next to lemon-pepper tilapia or a salmon fillet, even paired with grilled chicken.

Ingredients

• SALAD:
• 2 cups cooked orzo
• 1 cup cooked wild rice
• 3 tablespoons diced red onions
• 3 tablespoons currants
• 2 tablespoons corn niblets
• 3 tablespoons each, red, green and yellow pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh chopped basil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley
• Cook the orzo and wild rice according to package directions. Add all remaining ingredients including the dressing and chill well
• Dressing ingredients
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/8 cup white balsamic vinegar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
• 1/4 tablespoon dijon mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
• Place all ingredients in a bowl except for the oil, Stir to blend, then add the oil, slowly and whisking vigorously to blend.

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 25mins
Cooking time 25mins

Preparation

Step 1

Cook the orzo and wild rice according to package directions. Add all remaining ingredients including the dressing and chill well.

Place all ingredients in a bowl except for the oil. Stir to blend, then add the oil, slowly and whisking vigorously to blend.