Bellepepper's Orzo and Wild Rice Salad
Description
Orzo and wild rice are tossed with pecans, almonds, and a colorful variety of veggies in a homemade vinaigrette for a crowd-pleasing salad.
Ingredients
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2 cups cooked orzo
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1/2 cup cooked wild rice
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1/2 cup diced orange bell pepper
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1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
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1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed
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1/2 cup dried currants
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1/4 cup diced red onion
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1/4 cup vegetable oil
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3 tablespoons white sugar
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2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
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2 tablespoons cider vinegar
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1 teaspoon minced fresh onion
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1 pinch ground white pepper
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1 pinch paprika
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1 pinch garlic powder, or to taste
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salt to taste
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
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1/4 cup chopped toasted pecans
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1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds
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1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Directions
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Combine orzo, wild rice, orange bell pepper, red bell pepper, corn, currants, and red onion together in a large bowl.
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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.
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Mix pecans, almonds, and parsley into orzo mixture. Drizzle enough dressing to coat salad; toss to evenly coat. Season with salt and black pepper.