J. Alexander's Orzo and Wild Rice Salad

2 cup cooked orzo
1 cup cooked wild rice
3 Tbsp diced red onions
3 Tbsp currants
2 Tbsp corn niblets
3 Tbsp diced yellow pepper
3 Tbsp diced red pepper
3 Tbsp diced green pepper
2 Tbsp fresh chopped basil
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1/2 cup orzo dressing-recipe below

Cook orzo and wild rice per package directions; shock in cold water and
refigerate. Put all ingredients in a mixing bowl and toss well. Serve very
cold. One heaping cup per serving. Makes 4 servings.


Orzo Dressing

3/4 cup canola oil
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup sweet white balsamic vinegar
6 Tbsp honey
1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp minced garlic
1/2 tsp pepper
2 Tbsp fresh basil chopped

Place all ingredients in a mixing bowl, except the oil. Stir until well
blended. While vigorously stirring the mixture, slowly add the oils.
Refrigerate. This makes more than 2 cups.


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