ORZO AND WILD RICE SALAD

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

Provided by Jennifer Petrouske

Categories     Pasta Salads

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

  • 1. mix all together, and add poppyseed dressing to the correct consistency.
  • 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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