ORZO SALAD WITH FRAGRANT SESAME DRESSING

ORZO SALAD WITH FRAGRANT SESAME DRESSING image

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

Fragrant Sesame Dressing
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 cup corn oil
1/2 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons rice wine or dry sherry
1/2 teaspoon orange rind
1 teaspoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons thinly sliced scallions
1 teaspoon minced ginger
1/2 teaspoon garlic
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon white sugar
2 tablespoons minced fresh coriander or parsley
Salad
1 pound uncooked orzo
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 pounds shredded carrots
2 cups yellow raisins
1 cup pine nuts, lightly
1/4 cup sesame oil

Steps:

Cook the orzo in rapidly boiling water until tender-about 7-10 minutes, or according to package instructions. Refresh under cold water, drain well, and let rest 2-3 minutes. Toss with the sesame oil. Cool completely. Combine with the carrots, raisins, pine nuts and dressing.