Amaranth, Fig and Arugula Salad with Sesame Dressing Recipe

Name: Amaranth, Fig and Arugula Salad with Sesame Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tsp. mustard seeds; 2 tbsp. amaranth, uncooked; 2-1/4 cup vegetable stock; 2 cups white; red kidney beans, cooked; 10 dried Calmyrna figs, chopped; 1/3 cup minced parsley; 1/2 tsp. salt; Pepper; 1 tbsp. sesame seeds, toasted, for garnish; 1/4 cup tahini; 1/2 cup fresh orange juice; 1/2 cup water; Salt, to taste; 8 cups shredded mixed salad greens; romaine; 1 cup chopped arugula

Servings: persons

1/2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 tsp. mustard seeds
2 tbsp. amaranth, uncooked
2-1/4 cup vegetable stock
2 cups white
red kidney beans, cooked
10 dried Calmyrna figs, chopped
1/3 cup minced parsley
1/2 tsp. salt
Pepper
1 tbsp. sesame seeds, toasted, for garnish
1/4 cup tahini
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1/2 cup water
Salt, to taste
8 cups shredded mixed salad greens
romaine
1 cup chopped arugula

1
Amaranth: Warm oil in a 2-quart saucepan over moderate heat.
2
Add mustard and sesame seeds, cover partially and toast approximately 30 seconds, or until the sesame seeds darken a shade or two.
3
Stir in amaranth until grains are coated with oil.
4
Add stock or water and bring to a boil.
5
Reduce heat to low and simmer until grains are tender and liquid has been absorbed, approximately 20 minutes.
6
Fold in beans and figs, cover and set aside for 5 minutes.
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 until smooth.
9
Set aside.
10
Rinse leafy greens and arugula.
11
Spin-dry or pat between towels to remove excess water.
12
To serve, place amaranth mixture in the center of 6 plates.
13
Garnish with sesame seeds and surround with salad greens.
14
Drizzle with dressing.

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

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, 1 tsp. mustard seeds, 2 tbsp. amaranth, uncooked, 2-1/4 cup vegetable stock, and more.

Yes, Amaranth, Fig and Arugula Salad with Sesame Dressing 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.

Amaranth, Fig and Arugula Salad with Sesame Dressing

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