Bab's Orzo & Rice Salad With Dijon Vinaigrette

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 cup orzo pasta, cooked
• 1 (6 ounce) box wild rice, cooked (i used uncle ben's original with 23 herbs and spices)
• 3/4 cup diced red bell pepper
• 3/4 cup toasted pine nuts
• 2/3 cup craisins or 2/3 cup currants
• 1/2 cup diced red onion
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
• 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
• 1/3 cup rice wine vinegar
• 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Recipe

• 1 make the vinaigrette first by whisking the mustard and vinegar together.
• 2 slowly add oil in a steady stream, whisking constantly until all the oil is added and dressing is creamy and emulisified.
• 3 add the salt and pepper; season with additional salt& pepper if desired.
• 4 toss the orzo, rice, red bell pepper, red onion, toasted pine nuts, basil, craisins or currants with the dijon vinaigrette and chill for a couple hours before serving.