SESAME ORZO SALAD

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Categories     Salad     Pasta     Side     Quick & Easy     Boil

Number Of Ingredients 20

Sesame Dressing:
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
3/4 C corn oil
1/2 C sesame oil
1/2 tsp grated orange zest
1/2 tsp minced garlic
1 tsp soy sauce
1 T sugar
2 T thinly sliced greeen onions
1 tsp minced fresh ginger
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
2 T minced fresh parsley
Salad:
1 lb uncooked orzo
1 T dark sesame oil
Add salt to taste
3 C shredded carrots
2 C raisins
1 C unsalted pine nuts or sunflower seeds lightly toasted

Steps:

  • Combine all dressing ingredients by hand or in food processor and set aside. Cook orzo for ten minutes in boiled salted water. Refresh under cold water and dreain well. Toss with sesame oil and cool completely. Combine orzo with dressing and raisins. Add nuts and carrots just before serving.

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