Bellepeppers Orzo and Wild Rice Salad Recipe

Bellepeppers Orzo and Wild Rice Salad Recipe

  • 2 cups cooked orzo
  • 1/2 cup cooked wild rice
  • 1/2 cup diced orange bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed
  • 1/2 cup dried currants
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • Dressing:
  • 1/4 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
  • 1/4 cup chopped toasted pecans
  • 1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  1. Combine orzo, wild rice, orange bell pepper, red bell pepper, corn, currants, and red onion together in a large bowl.
  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.
  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.