Best J Alexanders Orzo Wild Rice Salad Recipes

Alexander's Orzo and Wild Rice Salad image

Provided by Mystikal49

Categories Rice

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 24

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.

J. Alexander's Orzo & Wild Rice Salad Recipe image

Provided by á-47894

Number Of Ingredients 21

Dressing:
2 C cooked orzo
1 C cooked wild rice
3 T diced red onions
3 T currants or craisins
2 T yellow corn niblets
3 T diced yellow pepper
3 T diced red pepper
3 T diced green pepper
2 T fresh chopped basil
1/2 t salt
1/2 t pepper
1/4 C chopped parsley
1/4 C canola oil
1/4 C olive oil
1/8 C sweet white balsamic vinegar
1 1/2 T honey
1/4 T Dijon mustard
1/4 t minced garlic
1/8 t pepper
1/2 T fresh chopped basil

Steps:

Cook orzo and wild rice per package directions. For dressing combine all but oil, whisk, then stirring vigorously add oil. Toss all together and refrigerate. Keeps well for several days.