Amaranth, Fig And Arugula Salad With Sesame Dres Re

Name: Amaranth, Fig And Arugula Salad With Sesame Dres Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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

Servings: persons

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.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 Tbsp. Extra-virgin extra virgin olive oil, 1 tsp Mustard seeds, 2 Tbsp. Amaranth, uncooked, 2 1/4 c. Vegetable stock, and more.

Yes, Amaranth, Fig And Arugula Salad With Sesame Dres Recipe falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Amaranth, Fig And Arugula Salad With Sesame Dres Recipe

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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