Orzo Salad with Sesame Dressing |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Ingredients:
4 carrots, cut in thin strips |
2 tablespoon(s) chopped fresh parsley |
1 pound(s) orzo, uncooked |
2 cup(s) raisins |
sesame dressing (see below) |
1 tablespoon(s) sesame oil |
2 tablespoon(s) sliced green onions |
1 cup(s) sunflower kernels, toasted |
Directions:
1. Cook orzo in boiling salted water. Cover 8 min or til tender. Drain. Rinse with cold water and drain. Combine with oil and toss gently.
2. Spoon half the orzo into a large bowl. Top with half the carrot strips, raisins, and sunflower kernels. Repeat layers.
3. Drizzle 1 cup dressing on top.
4. Combine chopped parsley and onions and sprinkle over salad. Serve with remaining dressing.
5. Sesame Dressing:
6. /4 cup corn oil
7. /2 cup rice vinegar
8. /4 cup sesame oil
9. Tbsp salt
10. Tbsp sugar
11. Tbsp grated orange rind
12. tsp pepper
13. tsp minced fresh ginger
14. tsp soy sauce
15. /2 tsp minced garlic
16. /4 tsp dried crushed red pepper
17. Blend in food processor/blender. Top once to scrape down sides.
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