Bellepepper's Orzo and Wild Rice Salad

Recipesfull introduces to you: Leftover Recipes. (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.

Brief

Prep 30 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Bellepepper's Orzo and Wild Rice Salad

Ingredients

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

Tips

Directions

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.

Nutritional Information

Bellepepper's Orzo and Wild Rice Salad

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 297.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 5.5g 11%

Carbohydrates: 37g 12%

Dietary Fiber: 3.6g 15%

Sugars: 16.7g

Fat: 15.3g 24%

Saturated Fat: 2g 10%

Vitamin A Iu: 768.1IU 15%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.7mg 21%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 12%

Vitamin C: 45mg 75%

Folate: 55mcg 14%

Calcium: 37.5mg 4%

Iron: 1.7mg 10%

Magnesium: 43.7mg 16%

Potassium: 301.6mg 8%

Sodium: 6mg

Thiamin: 0.2mg 16%

Calories From Fat: 137.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.