Ingredients

  • 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

Method

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