I enjoyed this salad at a well-known restaurant and when they wouldn’t divulge the recipe, I created my own. Although a bit time consuming, everything can be prepared at least a day ahead, covered and refrigerated. I took this salad to the 2011 AR Buckeye Bash and am posting for those who requested the recipe. This salad may be served cold or at room temperature.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked orzo
- ½ cup cooked wild rice
- ½ cup diced orange bell pepper
- ½ cup diced red bell pepper
- ½ cup frozen corn, thawed
- ½ cup dried currants
- ¼ cup diced red onion
Dressing
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons white sugar
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh onion
- 1 pinch ground white pepper
- 1 pinch paprika
- 1 pinch garlic powder, or to taste
- salt to taste
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
- ¼ cup chopped toasted pecans
- ¼ cup toasted slivered almonds
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
Directions
Step 1
Combine orzo, wild rice, orange bell pepper, red bell pepper, corn, currants, and red onion together in a large bowl.
Step 2
Blend vegetable oil, sugar, white wine vinegar, cider vinegar, minced onion, white pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and 1 pinch salt together in a blender or food processor until smooth.
Step 3
Mix pecans, almonds, and parsley into orzo mixture. Drizzle enough dressing to coat salad; toss to evenly coat. Season with salt and black pepper.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 298 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat15g | 20% |
Saturated Fat2g | 10% |
Sodium6mg | 0% |
Total Carbohydrate37g | 13% |
Dietary Fiber4g | 13% |
Total Sugars17g | |
Protein6g | |
Vitamin C45mg | 225% |
Calcium38mg | 3% |
Iron2mg | 9% |
Potassium302mg | 6% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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