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Amaranth, Fig And Arugula Salad With Sesame Dres Recipe
by Global Cookbook

Amaranth, Fig And Arugula Salad With Sesame Dres
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  Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 1/2 Tbsp. Extra-virgin extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp Mustard seeds
  • 2 Tbsp. Amaranth, uncooked
  • 2 1/4 c. Vegetable stock
  • 2 c. Beans, cooked (white or possibly red kidney)
  • 10 x Calmyrna figs, dry, minced
  • 1/3 c. Parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp Salt Pepper
  • 1 Tbsp. Sesame seeds, toasted, for garnish
  • 1/4 c. Tahini
  • 1/2 c. Orange juice, fresh
  • 1/2 c. ,water Salt to taste
  • 8 c. Salad greens, mixed Or possibly romaine, shredded
  • 1 c. Arugula, minced

Directions

  1. Amaranth: Hot oil in a 2-qt saucepan over moderate heat. Add in mustard and sesame seeds, cover partially and toast about 30 seconds, or possibly till the sesame seeds darken a shade or possibly two. Stir in amaranth till grains are coated with oil. Add in stock or possibly water and bring to a boil. Reduceheat to low and simmer till grains are tender and liquied has been absorbed, about 20 min. Mix in beans and figs, cover and set aside for 5 min. Stir in parsley, and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Salad and Dressing: Combine tahini, orange juice, water and salt in a blender and process till smooth.
  3. Set aside. Rinse leafy greens and arugula. Spin-dry or possibly pat between towels to remove excess water.
  4. To serve: Place amaranth mix in the center of 6 plates. Garnish with sesame seeds and surround with salad greens. Drizzle with dressing.
  5. Serves6.