Copycat J. Alexander's Orzo and Wild Rice Salad

Dressing: (Makes 1 cup)

4-1/2 T. balsamic white vinegar
1-1/2 T. lemon juice
1/2 t. minced garlic
1/2 T. dijon mustard
1/2 T. sugar
3/8 cup (1/4 c. +1/8 c.) canola oil
3/8 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 T. fresh basil
Salt and pepper to taste

NOTE: It may be hard to find plain wild rice, so I usually buy Uncle Ben's and make it in the microwave, but leave out the seasonings that comes in the box.

Dissolve vinegar, lemon juice, garlic and sugar with a hand whip. Stir for three minutes. Fold in the mustard, basil, salt and pepper. Slowly add oils, while whisking vigorously. Refrigerate.


Salad:
2 cups cooked orzo
1 cup cooked wild rice
1/4 cup diced red onions
1/4 cup currants
1/8 cup fresh corn niblets
1/4 cup toasted almonds
1 T. chopped parsley
3 T. diced red peppers
3 T. diced yellow peppers
1/2 cup sliced green onions
Salt and pepper to taste
1 t. granulated garlic
1/8 cup cut fresh basil
Place all ingredients in mixing bowl and mix well with dressing. Serve cold.
 
-via former mlob blog