Orzo & Wild Rice Salad

[CookinKat]

Whenever I take this salad to a get-together I'm always asked for the recipe. Adapt it to your taste, I always add extra corn and red peppers cause it makes it look so nice. It's a very forgiving recipe:

ORZO & WILD RICE 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 tablespoon chopped parsley
3 tablespoond diced red peppers
3 tablespoons diced yellow peppers
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1/2 cup dressing (recipe follows)
Salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon granulated garlic
1/8 cup cut fresh basil

Dressing: (Makes 1 cup)
4 1/2 tablespoons balsamic white vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 tablespoon dijon mustard
1/2 tablespoon sugar
3/8 cup ( 1/4 cup plus 1/8 cup) canola oil
3/8 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tablespoon fresh basil
Salt and pepper to taste

For dressing: Dissolve vinegar, lemon juice, garlic and sugar with a hand whip (I used a food processor) (three minute stirring). Fold in the mustard, basil, salt and pepper. Slowly add oils, while whisking vigorously. Refrigerate.

Place all other ingredients in a mixing bowl and mix well. Serve ice cold,