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- 1 1/4 cups ditalini, or other small pasta
- 1/2 cup toasted sesame oil
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons spicy dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 shallot, finely diced
- 1/2 to 1 full container organic grape tomatoes, halved or quartered depending on size
- About 2 fairly packed cups fresh baby spinach leaves
- 1 1/2 to 2 cups frozen lima beans, defrosted
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, julienned
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds, plus more for garnish
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