Best Bellepeppers Orzo And Wild Rice Salad Recipes

ORZO AND WILD RICE SALAD

Orzo and Wild Rice Salad image

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

Provided by CWillemin

Categories Salad Pasta Salad

Time 3h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 20

Ingredients

½ 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
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
1 ½ tablespoons honey
¾ teaspoon Dijon mustard
¼ teaspoon minced garlic
⅛ teaspoon pepper
1 ½ teaspoons chopped fresh basil
¼ cup canola oil
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

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.
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.
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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 566 calories, Carbohydrate 68.2 g, Fat 29.1 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 10.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 340.7 mg, Sugar 15.8 g

ALEXANDER'S ORZO AND WILD RICE SALAD

Alexander's Orzo and Wild Rice Salad image

Make and share this Alexander's Orzo and Wild Rice Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mystikal49

Categories Rice

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 24

Ingredients

4 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon fresh garlic, minced
1/2 tablespoon French Dijon mustard
1/2 tablespoon sugar
3/8 cup canola oil
3/8 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups orzo pasta, cooked
1 cup cooked wild rice
1/4 cup red onion, diced
1/4 cup currants
1/8 cup canned corn niblet
1/4 cup toasted almond
1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
3 tablespoons red peppers, diced
3 tablespoons yellow peppers, diced
1/2 cup green onion, sliced
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon garlic granules
1/8 cup fresh basil, cut in slivers

Steps:

For dressing: Dissolve vinegar, lemon juice, garlic and sugar with a hand whip (three minute stirring).
Fold in the mustard, basil, salt and pepper. Slowly add oils, while whisking vigorously. Refrigerate.
Use only 1/2 cup of dressing for salad.
Place all other ingredients in a mixing bowl and mix well.
Serve ice cold, 38-40°F Shelf life mixed is two hours.

COLD WILD RICE & ORZO SALAD

Cold Wild Rice & Orzo Salad image

Had a similar salad at a restaurant, and reconstructed from memory. You may need or want more salad dressing and don't be afraid to add extra almonds for more crunch! You can play around with the ingredient quantities as well.

Provided by Chuck Steak

Categories Rice

Time 40m

Yield 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

1 cup dry instant wild rice
1/2 cup dry instant rice
1 chicken bouillon cube
1 cup dry orzo pasta
1 red pepper, chopped
1/2 yellow pepper, chopped
1/2 red onion, chopped
1/2-1 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
1/2 cup slivered almonds (or more to taste)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4-1/3 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh preferred
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon celery salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
balsamic vinegar

Steps:

I cook both the instant wild and white rice together in a rice cooker along with the chicken bouillion cube til done.
Let cool or chill in the fridge.
Cook orzo according to package directions and drain with cold water.
Once rice and orzo are both somewhat cool, mix together and add the chopped peppers, onion, chopped cilantro, almonds,& salt.
In a separate small container, mix the oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice and spices.
I've been making this salad dressing so long, I'm estimating the amounts, so adjust to taste.
Pour over rice salad, mix thoroughly, add more salt if needed and splash with Balsamic vinegar to taste.
Salad is best if chilled for at least an hour or two before serving to blend flavors.