When it's hot in the summer, you need meals that are both refreshing and filling at the same time.
Bellepepper's Orzo And Wild Rice Salad
This is a hot salad that would be fabulous to serve on a buffet table for a summer supper or barbecue.
Recipe Summary Bellepepper's Orzo And Wild Rice Salad
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 | Rice Salad Recipes Taste
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
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
Combine orzo, wild rice, orange bell pepper, red bell pepper, corn, currants, and red onion together in a large bowl.
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.
Mix pecans, almonds, and parsley into orzo mixture. Drizzle enough dressing to coat salad; toss to evenly coat. Season with salt and black pepper.
Info | Rice Salad Recipes Taste
prep:
30 mins
total:
30 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
Rice Salad Recipes Taste : Healthy and delicious, each one can double as a main or side a big, bountiful salad is the best way to celebrate delicious seasonal produce!
