Spicy Bulgur Salad

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Time to Prepare this Recipe 50 minutes Prep: 20 minutes
Calories Per Serving and Nutrition Information 263 calories per serving view nutrition facts
# of servings this recipe makes 6 servings suggest servings
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Ingredients

1 cup cracked wheat (bulgur) fine grade
3 medium tomatoes chopped
1/2 cup fennel bulb julienned
1 cup parsley leaves chopped
2 tablespoons cilantro chopped
1/2 cup white radish thinly sliced
1 small romaine lettuce torned
4 each scallions, spring or green onions chopped
1/2 cup olive oil
1/3 cup lemon juice
1 each garlic clove crushed
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 dash cayenne pepper
1 x salt
1 x black pepper
1 x pita halves

Directions

Rinse bulgur and place it in a medium bowl.

Cover with cold water and let soak until it is tender to the bite, 20 to 30 minutes.

Drain thoroughly and squeeze out any excess water.

Fluff to separate the grains.

Combine tomatoes, fennel, parsley, cilantro, radishes, lettuce and scallions.

Add bulgur and toss.

Whisk together the oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, cinnamon, cayenne, salt and pepper.

Pour over the salad and toss.

Chill, covered, in the refrigerator.

Serve surrounded by warm pita halves.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 138g
Amount per Serving
Calories 263 64% of calories from fat
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19.0g29%
 Saturated Fat 3.0g13%
 Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 16mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 23.0g8%
 Dietary Fiber 6.0g23%
 Sugars 2.0g
Protein 4.0g8%
Vitamin A 29%  Vitamin C 50%
Calcium 4%  Iron 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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