Armenian Bulgur Salad
Grrrrrgh!
Course : Salads
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 3
 

Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  1                cup  bulgur
     1/4           cup  fresh lemon juice
  1         tablespoon  honey
     3/4      teaspoon  salt
     1/2      teaspoon  black pepper
     1/3           cup  fresh mint -- finely chopped
  3 1/2    tablespoons  fresh italian parsley -- finely chopped
  4                     scallion -- thinly sliced
  2          teaspoons  walnut oil
     1/4           cup  olive oil
  1             medium  cucumber -- peeled and seeded,
                        -- finely chopped
  1             medium  bell pepper -- diced
  1                cup  frozen peas -- thawed
  1              large  tomato -- seeded and chopped
 

Preparation:

1. To prepare the bulgur: Bring 2 cups water to a boil over medium-heat in a 2 to 3 quart saucepan. Stier in the bulgur and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer the bulgur for 8 to 12 minutes or all the water has been absorbed. Transfer to a large bowl and allow to cool to room temperature. When cool, cover and refrigerate until chilled. 2. Prepare the dressing: In a medium non-meatl bowl whisk together the lemon juice, honey, salt, pepper, mint, parsley, scallions, walnut oil, and olive oil until well blended. Stir in the cucumber, bell pepper, peas, and tomato. Adjust seasoning to taste. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. 3. To serve, fluff the chilled bulgur with a fork and toss together with the dressing mixture. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Transfer to a serving bolw or platter and serve. Serving Ideas : Serve on a bed of lettuce

 

Nutritional Information:

455 Calories (kcal); 22g Total Fat; (41% calories from fat); 11g Protein; 60g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 610mg Sodium