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Amaranth, Fig And Arugula Salad W/sesame Dres

Amaranth, Fig And Arugula Salad W/sesame Dres is a vegetarian salads main dish recipe made with Extra Virgin Olive Oil, T Mustard Seeds, Amaranth, Vegetable Stock, and Beans Kidney. Serves 6. Keep it handy for the next time you cook it.

Ingredients

• 1/2 tbsp
• 1
• 2 tbsp
• 2 1/4 cup
• 2 cup
• 10
• 1/3 cup
• 1/2 tsp
• 1 tbsp
• 1/4 cup
• 1/2 cup

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Amaranth: Warm oil in a 2-quart saucepan over moderate heat.

2. 2

   Add mustard and sesame seeds, cover partially and toast about 30 seconds, or until the sesame seeds darken a shade or two.

3. 3

   Stir in amaranth until grains are coated with oil.

4. 4

   Add stock or water and bring to a boil.

5. 5

   Reduceheat to low and simmer until grains are tender and liquied has been absorbed, about 20 minutes.

6. 6

   Fold in beans and figs, cover and set aside for 5 minutes.

7. 7

   Stir in parsley, and season with salt and pepper.

8. 8

   Salad and Dressing: Combine tahini, orange juice, water and salt in a blender and process until smooth.

9. 9

   Set aside. Rinse leafy greens and arugula. Spin-dry or pat between towels to remove excess water.

10. 10

    To serve: Place amaranth mixture in the center of 6 plates.

11. 11

    Garnish with sesame seeds and surround with salad greens.

12. 12

    Drizzle with dressing.