Amaranth, Fig And Arugula Salad With Sesame Dres Recipe

• 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

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

extravirgin extra virgin olive oil, seeds, amaranth, vegetable stock, beans, calmyrna figs, parsley, salt pepper, sesame seeds, tahini, orange juice, water salt, salad greens, arugula

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/amaranth-fig-and-arugula-salad-with-sesame-dres-64376 (may not work)