Veggie Life, Autumn 2001: Sesame Orzo Salad

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Sesame Orzo Salad

 

Recipe By :Veggie Life, Autumn 2001, Jennifer Viers, Gig Harbor, WA

Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Salad Dressings Salads

 

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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16 ounces pkg orzo

1 cup tomatoes -- chopped

1/4 cup artichoke hearts, preferably marinated -- chopped

1/4 cup chopped, oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes

10 black olives -- pitted and quartered

1 teaspoon each: dried thyme, oregano, and basil

Dressing:

1/4 cup light or regular soy sauce

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

3 tablespoons dark sesame oil

1 tablespoon sesame seeds

 

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook orzo according to package

directions. Drain, rinse with cool water and set aside.

 

In a large mixing bowl, combine tomatoes, artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes,

olives, thyme, oregano, basil, and orzo.

 

In a small bowl whisk together dressing ingredients. Pour dressing over salad

and toss to mix.

 

 

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 1310 Calories; 12g Fat (8.1% calories

from fat); 43g Protein; 253g Carbohydrate; 9g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol;

74mg Sodium. Exchanges: 17 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 2

1/2 Fat.

 

 

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0