Cold Wild Rice & Orzo Salad Recipe

Name: Cold Wild Rice & Orzo Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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 teaspoon kosher salt; Salad Dressing; 1/4 - 1/3 cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh preferred; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon oregano; 1/4 teaspoon celery salt; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; balsamic vinegar

Servings: persons

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 teaspoon kosher salt
Salad Dressing
1/4 - 1/3 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh preferred
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon celery salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
balsamic vinegar

1
I cook both the instant wild and white rice together in a rice cooker along with the chicken bouillion cube til done.
2
Let cool or chill in the fridge.
3
Cook orzo according to package directions and drain with cold water.
4
Once rice and orzo are both somewhat cool, mix together and add the chopped peppers, onion, chopped cilantro, almonds,& salt.
5
In a separate small container, mix the oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice and spices.
6
I've been making this salad dressing so long, I'm estimating the amounts, so adjust to taste.
7
Pour over rice salad, mix thoroughly, add more salt if needed and splash with Balsamic vinegar to taste.
8
Salad is best if chilled for at least an hour or two before serving to blend flavors.

699

kcal

Calories

Fat

109

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup dry instant wild rice, 1/2 cup dry instant rice, 1 chicken bouillon cube, 1 cup dry orzo pasta, and more.

Yes, Cold Wild Rice & Orzo Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cold Wild Rice & Orzo Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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