Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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     1/2  cup           wish-bone italian dressing
   2      tablespoons   sesame seeds -- toasted, up to 3
   2      tablespoons   dry sherry
   1      tablespoon    soy sauce
   1      tablespoon    sugar
   1      teaspoon      finely chopped fresh gingerroot or 1/4
                        -- teaspoon dried
                        -- ground ginger
                        assorted blanched vegetables*

Preparation:

In small bowl, combine all ingredients except Assorted Blanched Vegetables. Arrange Assorted Blanched Vegetables on platter, then drizzle with dressing mixture. Makes about 6 servings. *Assorted Blanched Vegetables: In boiling water, cook 6 cups of any combination of the following 1 to 2 minutes: green beans, cauliflowerets, broccoli florets or sliced carrots. Drain, then immediately plunge into iced water for 5 minutes; drain thoroughly. Variation: For a creamier dressing, in blender or food processor, blend dressing ingredients until smooth. Drizzle as above OR toss with cooked and chilled linguinie.