COLD WILD RICE & ORZO SALAD

Cold Wild Rice & Orzo Salad image

Provided by Chuck Steak

Categories Rice

Time 40m

Yield 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 18

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.