Orzo Salad With Sesame Dressing

• 1 lb orzo pasta, uncooked
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 4 carrots, cut into thin strips
• 2 cups raisins
• 1 cup sunflower seeds, toasted
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
• Sesame Dressing
• 3/4 cup corn oil
• 1/2 cup rice vinegar
• 1/4 cup sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 tablespoons grated orange rind
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/4 teaspoon dry crushed red pepper

1. To make dressing: add all dressing ingredients to the container of an electric blender; process until smooth; set aside.
2. Cook the orzo in boiling salted water to cover for about 8 minutes or until tender; drain, rinse, and drain again.
3. In a mixing bowl, toss the orzo and 1 tablespoon sesame oil.
4. Spoon half the orzo mixture into a large glass serving bowl; spread evenly.
5. Top with half the carrot strips, raisins, and sunflower kernels.
6. Repeat layers.
7. Drizzle 1 cup Sesame Dressing over the top.
8. Sprinkle the parsley and green onion evenly over the top.
9. Serve with the remaining Sesame Dressing.

orzo pasta, sesame oil, carrots, raisins, sunflower seeds, parsley, green onions, sesame dressing, corn oil, rice vinegar, sesame oil, salt, sugar, orange rind, pepper, fresh ginger, soy sauce, garlic, red pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/orzo-salad-with-sesame-dressing-99178 (may not work)