Orzo and Wild Rice Salad (J. Alexander’s style)

Description

Light, refreshing, tasty, beautiful and oh-so-satisfying!

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked wild rice
• 3/4 cup currants
• 1/2 cup fresh corn, about 1 ear
• 1/2 cup slivered almonds
• 1/2 cup Italian parsley, leaves picked and chopped
• 1/2 cup red pepper, diced
• 1/2 cup yellow pepper, diced
• 1 1/4 cups cooked wheat berries, prepared according to package directions
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, leaves picked and chopped
• 2 cups cooked orzo, prepared according to package directions
• 1 cup Champagne vinaigrette
• For the Champagne Vinaigrette:
• 1/4 cup champagne vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Method