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J. Alexander's Orzo and Wild Rice Salad

Recipe At A Glance
Rating: 5/5

5 stars based on 4 reviews
recipe is ready in 30-60 minutes

Ready in: 30-60 minutes ?
recipe difficulty 3/5

Difficulty: 3/5

Serves/Makes: 4

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INGREDIENTS:

2 cups cooked orzo
1 cup cooked wild rice
3 tablespoons diced red onions
3 tablespoons currants
2 tablespoons corn niblets
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 black pepper
1/4 cup chopped parsley
***Orzo Dressing***
1/4 cup canola oil
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/8 cup sweet white balsamic vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoon honey
1/4 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped

DIRECTIONS:

Cook orzo and wild rice per package directions; shock in cold water and refrigerate. Put all ingredients in a mixing bowl (including dressing) and toss well. Serve very cold.

Orzo Dressing: Place all ingredients in a mixing bowl, except the oil. Stir until well blended. While vigorously stirring the mixture, slowly add the oils. Refrigerate.

NUTRITION:

449 calories, 28 grams fat, 46 grams carbohydrates, 6 grams protein per serving.

This J. Alexander's Orzo and Wild Rice Salad recipe from CDKitchen serves/makes 4

Recipe ID: 65327

SUBMITTED BY: rec.food.recipes Nancy Inman ninman0717

REVIEWS:

4 Reviews

Guest: Anonymous 2012-04-15
Definitely a five! I serve this a lot. It is also a great dish to take to a luncheon or cookout! Heavenly, Diabeticsâ�¦.watch the carbs as it is loaded. C. D. Franklin, Tn 4=15=12

Guest: W & L 2011-09-24
My neice made this for a dinner and we love it. My husband doesn''t usually like this kind of food but he can't get enough of it. This is a keeper!!

Guest: Anonymous 2011-08-01
Made this for a party, It was wonderful, I changed out the Currants for Dried cranberry's, I will be making this again.

Guest: raymond 2011-05-11
MY DAUGHTER AND I HAD THIS MOTHER'S DAY - THIS IS THE MOST DELICIOUS SALAD I HAVE EVER EATEN. WE WILL BE BACK SOON

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