Bellepepper's Orzo and Wild Rice Salad

Orzo and wild rice are tossed with pecans, almonds, and a colorful variety of veggies in a homemade vinaigrette for a crowd-pleasing salad.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 298 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons white sugar
• salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 pinch ground white pepper
• 1 pinch paprika
• 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 1 pinch garlic powder, or to taste
• 2 cups cooked orzo
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh onion
• 0.25 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 0.25 cup vegetable oil
• 0.5 cup diced red bell pepper
• 0.25 cup diced red onion
• 0.25 cup toasted slivered almonds
• 0.5 cup dried currants
• 0.25 cup chopped toasted pecans
• 0.5 cup diced orange bell pepper
• 0.5 cup frozen corn, thawed
• 0.5 cup cooked wild rice

Recipe Instructions

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.