Sesame Orzo Salad for 12
serves 12

3 cup orzo, prepared (1 1/2 lbs dry)
9 carrots, shredded
3/4 cup sugar snap peas, sliced thin
1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp vegetable oil
1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp seasoned rice vinegar
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 1/2 tsp sesame oil
3 clove garlic, minced
1 1/2 tsp ground ginger
3 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

In a large bowl, stir together the orzo, carrots, and sugar snap peas. Set aside.

In a smaller bowl, combine the vegetable oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic and ground ginger. Whisk until well mixed.

Pour the dressing over the orzo mixture and stir. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and stir again.

Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving.