*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                             Rosemarina Salad

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Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Salads                           Rice
                Vegetables                       Pasta

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/2  cup           Olive oil
     1/3  cup           Lemon juice OR part balsamic -- & wine vinegar
   2      tablespoons   Sugar
   1      teaspoon      Salt
                        Pepper to taste
   1      large         Garlic clove -- minced
   1      cup           Wild rice -- cooked
   2      cups          Orzo -- cooked (also called
                        & rice-shaped -- pasta
     1/2  cup           Green or red belll pepper -- chopped
     1/2  cup           Fresh tomatoes -- chopped
     1/2  cup           Fresh mushrooms -- sliced
     1/4  cup           Carrots -- julienne
   2      tablespoons   Red onion -- mnced
   1      tablespoon    Parsley -- minced
     1/4  cup           Pistachio nuts -- chopped (op)

Combine olive oil, lemon juice, sugar, salt, pepper and garlic and mix well. 
 While wild rice and orzo are still warm, mix them with the dressing in a large bowl.
 Add remaining ingredients. Mix well. Cover and chill.
 May be prepared in advance and stored up to 24 hours prior to serving.
 Serves 4 as a main dish, 6 - 8 as a side dish. 

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