ORZO SALAD WITH SESAME DRESSING

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Make and share this Orzo Salad With Sesame Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h8m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 lb orzo pasta, uncooked
1 tablespoon sesame oil
4 carrots, cut into thin strips
2 cups raisins
1 cup sunflower seeds, toasted
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons sliced green onions
3/4 cup corn oil
1/2 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup sesame oil
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons grated orange rind
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon dry crushed red pepper

Steps:

  • To make dressing: add all dressing ingredients to the container of an electric blender; process until smooth; set aside.
  • Cook the orzo in boiling salted water to cover for about 8 minutes or until tender; drain, rinse, and drain again.
  • In a mixing bowl, toss the orzo and 1 tablespoon sesame oil.
  • Spoon half the orzo mixture into a large glass serving bowl; spread evenly.
  • Top with half the carrot strips, raisins, and sunflower kernels.
  • Repeat layers.
  • Drizzle 1 cup Sesame Dressing over the top.
  • Sprinkle the parsley and green onion evenly over the top.
  • Serve with the remaining Sesame Dressing.

Whitey Muller
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I'm not a huge fan of orzo, but this salad changed my mind. The dressing is so flavorful and the orzo is cooked perfectly.


Belinda Andrade
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This salad is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love the crunch of the orzo and the flavor of the sesame dressing.


Lindokuhle Hlatshwayo
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a winner. My family loves it.


FATIMA ZAHER
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This is a great salad for a summer picnic. It's light and refreshing, and the sesame dressing is a nice change from the usual vinaigrette.


Dimakatso Mokoena
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The sesame dressing is so flavorful and the orzo is cooked perfectly.


Prithivi Sah
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover orzo. It's also a great make-ahead salad for busy weeknights.


Milton Keitshokile
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I'm not a huge fan of orzo, but this salad changed my mind. The dressing is so flavorful and the orzo is cooked perfectly.


Amy Huggins
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This salad is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love the crunch of the orzo and the flavor of the sesame dressing.


Hossen Emon
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a winner. My family loves it.


Hy Hy
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This is a great salad for a summer picnic. It's light and refreshing, and the sesame dressing is a nice change from the usual vinaigrette.


Lucas Bennett
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The dressing is especially good.


Mak Karim
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This orzo salad is a keeper! The combination of flavors and textures is amazing. The orzo is cooked perfectly, and the sesame dressing is so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


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