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Cold Wild Rice & Orzo Salad Recipe

Cold Wild Rice & Orzo Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 cup dry instant wild rice
1/2 cup dry instant rice
1 chicken bouillon cube
1 cup dry orzo pasta
1 red pepper, chopped
1/2 yellow pepper, chopped
1/2 red onion, chopped
1/2-1 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
1/2 cup slivered almonds (or more to taste)
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4-1/3 cup olive oil
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tbsp lemon juice, fresh preferred
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp oregano
1/4 tsp celery salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
balsamic vinegar

Directions:

I cook both the instant wild and white rice together in a rice cooker along with the chicken bouillion cube til done.
Let cool or chill in the fridge.
Cook orzo according to package directions and drain with cold water.
Once rice and orzo are both somewhat cool, mix together and add the chopped peppers, onion, chopped cilantro, almonds,& salt.
In a separate small container, mix the oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice and spices.
I've been making this salad dressing so long, I'm estimating the amounts, so adjust to taste.
Pour over rice salad, mix thoroughly, add more salt if needed and splash with Balsamic vinegar to taste.
Salad is best if chilled for at least an hour or two before serving to blend flavors.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	196.27 Kcal (822 kJ)
Calories from fat	99.83 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.09g	17%
Cholesterol	1.42mg	0%
Sodium	477.84mg	20%
Potassium	147.76mg	3%
Total Carbs	20.47g	7%
Sugars	1.51g	6%
Dietary Fiber	1.45g	6%
Protein	4.06g	8%
Vitamin C	30.9mg	51%
Iron	1.1mg	6%
Calcium	29.9mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	234.64 Kcal (982 kJ)
Calories from fat	119.36 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.26g	17%
Cholesterol	1.7mg	0%
Sodium	571.27mg	20%
Potassium	176.65mg	3%
Total Carbs	24.48g	7%
Sugars	1.81g	6%
Dietary Fiber	1.73g	6%
Protein	4.86g	8%
Vitamin C	36.9mg	51%
Iron	1.3mg	6%
Calcium	35.8mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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