Wild Rice Orzo Cranberry Salad Food

J. ALEXANDER'S WILD RICE AND ORZO SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium bowl add in the basil, oregano, thyme and garlic. Add in the sugar, pour in the champagne vinegar and whisk while drizzling in the olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and set off to the side.
• In a large bowl, combine the cooked wild rice, wheat berries, orzo, peppers, corn, onion, almonds, currants and parsley. Toss to combine.
• Pour in the champagne and herb vinaigrette, toss and either serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

ORZO AND WILD RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Bring the wild rice and water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender but not mushy, 20 to 45 minutes depending on the variety of wild rice. Drain off any excess liquid, fluff the rice with a fork, and cook uncovered 5 minutes more. Once finished, spread into a shallow dish, and refrigerate until cold.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the orzo pasta, and cook until al dente, 7 to 8 minute. Drain, rinse with cold water, and chill.
• Place the chilled rice and orzo into a large mixing bowl. Stir in the red onion, currants, corn, yellow bell pepper, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper. Season with 2 tablespoons basil, salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. In a separate bowl, whisk together the vinegar, honey, mustard, garlic, 1/8 teaspoon pepper, and 1 1/2 teaspoons basil. Slowly whisk in the canola and olive oils until emulsified. Stir the dressing into the pasta, and refrigerate 2 hours before serving.

CRANBERRY WILD RICE SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. In a small bowl, combine cranberry juice, vinegar, oil, basil, sugar, salt if desired and pepper; mix well. Pour over rice mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate overnight. Just before serving, stir in pecans if desired.

CRANBERRY EDAMAME WILD RICE SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, soak dried cranberries in juice for 20 minutes to plump up, then discard juice. Into the bowl with the cranberries, add rice, edamame and walnuts.
• Whisk together the vinegar, oil and pepper; toss dressing with the rice mixture in the bowl and serve at room temperature.

WILD RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the salad ingredients in a large bowl.
• Mix lightly.
• Combine and whisk together dressing ingredients.
• Salad may be dressed a half hour before serving.
• Chill.

CRANBERRY ORZO SALAD

Steps:

• Cook orzo according to package instructions.
• Slice the cuke lengthwise, then slice it.
• Add scallions, chickpeas, cukes, diced peppers and dried cranberries to orzo and toss to mix.
• Season with salt, pepper, vinegar and oil, toss to moisten and thoroughly incorporate ingredients. Taste to adjust seasoning if necessary.
• Can be made up to 3 days ahead to this point. If preparing ahead refrigerate in a suitable container.

ALEXANDER'S ORZO AND WILD RICE SALAD

Steps:

• For dressing: Dissolve vinegar, lemon juice, garlic and sugar with a hand whip (three minute stirring).
• Fold in the mustard, basil, salt and pepper. Slowly add oils, while whisking vigorously. Refrigerate.
• Use only 1/2 cup of dressing for salad.
• Place all other ingredients in a mixing bowl and mix well.
• Serve ice cold, 38-40°F Shelf life mixed is two hours.

COLD WILD RICE & ORZO SALAD

Steps:

• I cook both the instant wild and white rice together in a rice cooker along with the chicken bouillion cube til done.
• Let cool or chill in the fridge.
• Cook orzo according to package directions and drain with cold water.
• Once rice and orzo are both somewhat cool, mix together and add the chopped peppers, onion, chopped cilantro, almonds,& salt.
• In a separate small container, mix the oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice and spices.
• I've been making this salad dressing so long, I'm estimating the amounts, so adjust to taste.
• Pour over rice salad, mix thoroughly, add more salt if needed and splash with Balsamic vinegar to taste.
• Salad is best if chilled for at least an hour or two before serving to blend flavors.

BELLEPEPPER'S ORZO AND WILD RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Combine orzo, wild rice, orange bell pepper, red bell pepper, corn, currants, and red onion together in a large bowl.
• 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.
• Mix pecans, almonds, and parsley into orzo mixture. Drizzle enough dressing to coat salad; toss to evenly coat. Season with salt and black pepper.

CURRIED LENTIL, WILD RICE AND ORZO SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the wild rice in a large, covered pot of boiling, salted water, for 10 minutes.
• Add the lentils and boil for 20 minutes.
• Add the orzo and boil for about 5 minutes, or until just tender.
• Drain well and transfer to a large bowl.
• Add the currants and onions and set aside.
• Dressing: Whisk all ingredients together in a small bowl.
• Pour over the rice mixture and toss gently.
• Let the salad cool completely, then cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or better, over night.
• Sprinkle on the almonds just before serving.