By Kaelah E
Orzo + Wild Rice Salad (J. Alexander’s Copycat)
4 steps
Prep:15minCook:30min
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 07:30:29 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
54
Low
Glycemic Load
28
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories431.8 kcal (22%)
Total Fat22.3 g (32%)
Carbs52.5 g (20%)
Sugars15.9 g (18%)
Protein10.2 g (20%)
Sodium129.7 mg (6%)
Fiber7.1 g (25%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
12 servings
2bell peppers
diced small
1 cupcorn
1 cuptoasted slivered almonds
¾ cupcurrants
½ cupparsley
chopped
¼ cupbasil
chopped
2 cupsdry orzo
2 cupsdry wild rice
Dressing
Instructions
Step 1
Cook orzo and wild rice according to their packages. Let cool.
Step 2
In a large bowl combine cooked orzo, cooked wild rice, diced bell peppers, corn, currants, minced parsley, and minced basil. Mix until well combined.
Step 3
Blend together red wine vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, parsley, basil, honey, oregano and salt until emulsified.
Step 4
Pour the dressing over the orzo and wild rice mixture, mix well. Add pepper to taste. Before serving mix in the toasted slivered almonds. Enjoy!
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