Orzo Salad with Fresh Apricots, Pistachios and Ginger Oil

• 8 oz. orzo
• 1 cup fresh apricots, peeled and diced
• 4 oz. dried apricots, julienned
• 1/4 tsp. ground coriander
• 1/3 cup thinly sliced scallions
• 1/3 cup sliced toasted almonds
• 4 tbsp. ginger oil
• 1 tsp. chopped fresh coriander
• 1 squeeze lemon juice
• Salt and freshly ground pepper

1. Bring a medium-size pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
2. Add orzo and cook approximately 10 minutes or until al dente.
3. Drain immediately and rinse with cold water.
4. Place the orzo in a bowl and combine with the fresh apricots, fresh and ground coriander, scallions and almonds.
5. Toss with 4 to 5 tbsp.
6. of the ginger oil, until the pasta is just moist.
7. Season with salt and pepper.
8. Squeeze the fresh lemon juice on the salad and mix.

orzo, fresh apricots, dried apricots, ground coriander, scallions, almonds, ginger oil, fresh coriander, lemon juice, salt

Taken from www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/4411 (may not work)