Bab's Orzo Rice Salad With Dijon Vinaigrette

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This is my attempt at duplicating a salad i had recently at a local restaurant. I was sitting there eating the salad and writing down all the things i could identify in it and here is the end result. I used martha stewarts' dijon vinaigrette as the dressing and it tasted just like the salad at the restaurant. A great salad to serve with grilled meat or fish.

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Steps

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Make the vinaigrette first by whisking the mustard and vinegar together.

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Slowly add oil in a steady stream , whisking constantly until all the oil is added and dressing is creamy and emulisified.

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Add the salt and pepper.

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Season with additional salt& pepper if desired.

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Toss the orzo , rice , red bell pepper , red onion , toasted pine nuts , basil , craisins or currants with the dijon vinaigrette and chill for a couple hours before serving.

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Ingredients

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orzo pasta, wild rice, red bell pepper, pine nuts, craisins, red onion, fresh basil, dijon mustard, rice wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, kosher salt, fresh ground pepper