Sesame Orzo Salad Recipes

SESAME ORZO SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, stir together the orzo, carrots, and sugar snap peas. Set aside.
• In a smaller bowl, combine the vegetable oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic and ground ginger. Whisk until well mixed.
• Pour the dressing over the orzo mixture and stir. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and stir again.
• Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving.

LIGHT AND REFRESHING SESAME ORZO SALAD

Steps:

• Cook orzo pasta in boiling water for about 4 minutes.
• Rinse with cold water and drain.
• Place in a large bowl.
• In a liquid measuring cup with a spout, mix the dressing ingredients together.
• Slice the water chestnuts if they weren't presliced, and then cut the slices into quarters to make small pieces.
• Add these to the bowl with the pasta.
• Add the broccoli, onions, bell pepper, peas, carrots, and sprouts to the bowl, and mix gently but thoroughly.
• Add the dressing and mix again.
• Refrigerate several hours or overnight.
• Before serving, stir the salad up to remix it, and sprinkle sunflower kernals on top.
• Thinly slice the orange and then cut the slices in half.
• Stand these up around the edge of the bowl as a garnish.
• Serve cold or at room temperature.

SESAME ORZO WITH CHARRED SCALLIONS

Steps:

• In a dry small heavy skillet cook sesame seeds over moderate heat, stirring, until golden brown, about 4 minutes, and transfer to a bowl.
• In a 3-quart saucepan bring 2 quarts salted water to a boil. Add orzo and cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Drain orzo in a colander and rinse under cold water. Drain orzo well and add sesame seeds.
• In an 8-inch non-stick skillet heat oil over high heat until hot but not smoking and sauté scallions, stirring occasionally, until lightly charred and tender, about 3 to 4 minutes. Stir scallion mixture into orzo and season with salt and pepper.

FRAGRANT SESAME DRESSING FOR ORZO SALAD

Steps:

• Cook orzo according to directions on box.
• Mix all other ingredients and blend over pasta and chill.
• Add raisins, shredded carrots, and pine nuts, and mix gently.
• Note, this can be made 1 day ahead of when you plan to serve it, just don't add the carrots or pinenuts until just before serving so they will remain crunchy.

ORZO SALAD WITH SESAME DRESSING

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.