orzo and wild rice salad

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Nashville, TN
Updated on May 12, 2014

My version of a local restaurant, J.Alexander's. This is my favorite side salad.

prep time 35 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Rice Cooker
yield 5 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups orzo pasta, cooked
  • 1/4 cup toasted almonds
  • 1 cup wild rice, cooked
  • 1/4 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 cup yellow bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/4 cup italian parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 cup cran raisin
  • - salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 1/4 cups wheatberry, cooked
  • 1/2 cup fresh corn, cut off cob
  • 1 cup poppyseed dressing

How To Make orzo and wild rice salad

  • Step 1
    mix all together, and add poppyseed dressing to the correct consistency.
  • Step 2
    For your own Champagne Vinegar Dressing instead of Poppyseed: 1 cup Champagne vinaigrette (See recipe) Champagne Vinaigrette: 1/4 cup champagne vinegar 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil

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Category: Pasta Salads
Keyword: #side-salad
Ingredient: Rice/Grains
Culture: American

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