Orzo and Wild Rice Salad

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Bring 2 cups water and wild rice to a boil in a saucepan; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender but not mushy, 20 to 45 minutes, depending on rice variety and package directions.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Drain excess liquid, fluff rice with a fork, and continue to cook, uncovered, 5 minutes more. Spread in a shallow dish, cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until cold, about 20 minutes.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, 7 to 8 minutes. Drain orzo, rinse with cold water, then refrigerate to chill.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Combine chilled rice and orzo in a large bowl; stir in onion, currants, bell peppers, and corn. Season with 2 tablespoons basil, salt, and black pepper.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Whisk vinegar, honey, remaining ½ tablespoon basil, mustard, and garlic together in a separate bowl; slowly whisk in canola and olive oils until emulsified. Stir vinaigrette into rice-orzo mixture; season with salt and black pepper, if desired. Refrigerate before serving for 2 hours.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (4 servings total)