Orzo and Wild Rice Salad(J Alexander's knock off)

                                                                                                               

Thanks Laurie for this incredible recipe! I made this a few years ago for Christmas because my husband loves it. My family went nuts over this!!

Salad:

4 cups cooked Orzo

3 cups cooked Wild Rice

1/2 cup chopped Parsley

6 tablespoons Red Onion, diced small

6 tablespoons Currants

1 ear of Corn, cooked and kernels removed

1 small Green, Red and Yellow Peppers, diced small

6 tablespoons Slivered Almonds

1 teaspoon Kosher Salt

1 teaspoon Black Pepper

Dressing:

1 cup of good olive oil

1/4 cup sweet white balsamic vinegar

3 tablespoons honey

1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard

1/2 teaspoon minced garlic

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon fresh basil or 1 tablespoon fresh basil {minced}

For the dressing; Place all the ingredients in a mixing bowl, except the olive oil. Stir until blended and then while whisking the dressing slowly pour the olive oil in a steady stream. Refrigerate.

Cook the orzo and wild rice according to package directions, shock in cold water and then refrigerate. Put all ingredients into a large mixing bowl and toss with the dressing. Refrigerate for at least an hour or two so the dressing can soak into the ingredients!