Alexander's Orzo And Wild Rice Salad

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh garlic, minced
• 1/2 tablespoon french dijon mustard
• 1/2 tablespoon sugar
• 3/8 cup canola oil
• 3/8 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 2 cups orzo pasta, cooked
• 1 cup cooked wild rice
• 1/4 cup red onion, diced
• 1/4 cup currants
• 1/8 cup canned corn niblet
• 1/4 cup toasted almond
• 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
• 3 tablespoons red peppers, diced
• 3 tablespoons yellow peppers, diced
• 1/2 cup green onion, sliced
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic granules
• 1/8 cup fresh basil, cut in slivers

Recipe

• 1 for dressing: dissolve vinegar, lemon juice, garlic and sugar with a hand whip (three minute stirring).
• 2 fold in the mustard, basil, salt and pepper. slowly add oils, while whisking vigorously. refrigerate.
• 3 use only 1/2 cup of dressing for salad.
• 4 place all other ingredients in a mixing bowl and mix well.
• 5 serve ice cold, 38-40°f shelf life mixed is two hours.