Orzo and Wild Rice Salad Recipe
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Orzo and Wild Rice Salad

By: CWillemin  
"This wonderful salad of pasta, currants, and vegetables is dressed with a tangy vinaigrette."

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Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
3 Hrs

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup wild rice
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 3 tablespoons chopped red onion
  • 3 tablespoons dried currants
  • 2 tablespoons corn kernels, drained
  • 3 tablespoons diced yellow bell pepper
  • 3 tablespoons diced red bell pepper
  • 3 tablespoons diced green bell pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
  • 3/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Directions

  1. Bring the wild rice and water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender but not mushy, 20 to 45 minutes depending on the variety of wild rice. Drain off any excess liquid, fluff the rice with a fork, and cook uncovered 5 minutes more. Once finished, spread into a shallow dish, and refrigerate until cold.
  2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the orzo pasta, and cook until al dente, 7 to 8 minute. Drain, rinse with cold water, and chill.
  3. Place the chilled rice and orzo into a large mixing bowl. Stir in the red onion, currants, corn, yellow bell pepper, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper. Season with 2 tablespoons basil, salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. In a separate bowl, whisk together the vinegar, honey, mustard, garlic, 1/8 teaspoon pepper, and 1 1/2 teaspoons basil. Slowly whisk in the canola and olive oils until emulsified. Stir the dressing into the pasta, and refrigerate 2 hours before serving.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 566 | Total Fat: 29.1g | Cholesterol: < 1mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 3, 2008 by Chef4Six 
I love this gorgeous looking dish! It is so colorful and mouthwatering! and tastes... MORE
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Reviewed on Sep. 9, 2008 by yummy2 
Excellent. This reminded me of a salad I had at J. Alexander's. It was sooo tasty, not heavy... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 10, 2008 by Jennie 
Thank you for this wonderful recipe. It's so pretty! I made it exactly as instructed and it's... MORE
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Reviewed on Jul. 29, 2009 by FiddleDeeDee 
What a fantastic, colorful, delicious, HEALTHFUL recipe! And the possibilities for creativity... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 9, 2009 by Tina Bedrick 
This salad was delicious! It was exactly what I was looking for. I made the recipe for 15 and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 21, 2009 by ricarlie 
This salad was very tasty. I served it as an appetizer and everyone loved it. Only change I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 6, 2009 by NewCook45 
Tastes just like the recipe I had in a restaurant! I did however, add more corn, peppers and... MORE
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Reviewed on Aug. 4, 2009 by elenaj 
My version had slivered almonds which adds a nice crunch, green onion (in addition to purple)... MORE
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Reviewed on Jul. 20, 2009 by carrieannro 
I love this recipe. It travels well for taking to a summer cookout. I have often substituted... MORE

 
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