Bulgur Wheat Salad
Light & Tasty
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Fresh seasonings jazz up bulgur in this bright and simple side. Combined with ripe tomatoes and green onions, this scrumptious dish from Millie McDonough of Homeland, California is a winner.
SERVINGS: 6
CATEGORY: Lower Fat
METHOD: Chill
TIME: Prep: 35 min. + chilling
Ingredients:
- 1 cup bulgur
- 1 cup boiling water
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
- 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
- 4 green onions, chopped
Directions:
Place bulgur in a large bowl; stir in water. Cover and let stand for 30 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice, oil, garlic and salt. Stir into bulgur. Add parsley.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Just before serving, stir in the tomatoes and onions. Yield: 6 servings.