Orzo and Wild Rice Salad Recipe

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Orzo and Wild Rice Salad
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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 470.38 Kcal (1969 kJ)
Calories from fat 290.48 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 32.28g 50%
Cholesterol 2.96mg 1%
Sodium 348.89mg 15%
Potassium 188.12mg 4%
Total Carbs 42.61g 14%
Sugars 14.84g 59%
Dietary Fiber 2.06g 8%
Protein 4.12g 8%
Vitamin C 28.2mg 47%
Vitamin A 0.7mg 22%
Iron 12.7mg 71%
Calcium 31.9mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 155.12 Kcal (649 kJ)
Calories from fat 95.79 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.64g 50%
Cholesterol 0.98mg 1%
Sodium 115.05mg 15%
Potassium 62.04mg 4%
Total Carbs 14.05g 14%
Sugars 4.89g 59%
Dietary Fiber 0.68g 8%
Protein 1.36g 8%
Vitamin C 9.3mg 47%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 22%
Iron 4.2mg 71%
Calcium 10.5mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 11.7
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • cholesterol free

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