Orzo Salad With Sesame Dressing - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. uncooked orzo
1 Tbsp. sesame oil
4 carrots, cut into thin strips
2 c. raisins
1 c. sunflower kernels, toasted
Sesame Dressing
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
2 Tbsp. sliced green onions

Preparation

Cook orzo in boiling salted water to cover 8 minutes or until tender; drain. Rinse with cold water; drain again. Combine orzo and oil, tossing gently. Spoon half of orzo into a large glass bowl; top with half each of carrot strips, raisins and sunflower kernels. Repeat layers and drizzle 1 cup Sesame Dressing over top. Combine chopped parsley and sliced green onions; sprinkle over salad. Serve with remaining Sesame Dressing. Yield: 10 servings.