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Lentil Bulgur Salad

By: Laura Bryant German  
"Give any meal an exotic flair with this zesty twist on Middle Eastern tabbouleh--a traditional bulgur salad with tomatoes, onions and parsley. Laura Bryant German of West Warren, Massachusetts tosses her version with lentils and feta cheese."

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Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 10 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups boiling water
  • 1 1/2 cups bulgur
  • 5 cups water
  • 1 1/2 cups dry lentils, rinsed
  • 1 cup diced green onion
  • 1 cup diced sweet red pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onions
  • 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
  • DRESSING:
  • 1/3 cup cider vinegar
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • 1 tablespoon dill seed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 3/4 cup feta cheese

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, pour boiling water over bulgur; let stand until the liquid is absorbed, about 30 minutes. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add lentils. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain. In another large bowl, combine bulgur and lentils; cool completely.
  2. Add the peppers, onions and parsley. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the vinegar, oil, basil, dill, salt and pepper. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Crumble feta cheese over top; toss again. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or until serving.

Footnotes

  • Nutritional Analysis: 1 cup equals 271 calories, 10 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 10 mg cholesterol, 370 mg sodium, 35 g carbohydrate, 13 g fiber, 13 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 21, 2007 by LKristine 
This is excellent! It has a very light, refreshing taste. You may notice that green onions... MORE
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Reviewed on Apr. 2, 2008 by Jenyfyr 
Delicious! I made a batch of this (scaled down to 5 servings) on the weekend and have been... MORE
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Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2008 by chiquita632000 
Very Tasty! Excellent, super easy, healthy, and cheap! What could be better? I didn't add feta... MORE
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Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2007 by HSILCOX 
Good stuff! I did add a can of diced tomatoes (which might have added more moistness and... MORE
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Reviewed on Apr. 5, 2008 by amylouise 
very good, and it got better as it sat. has a strong, vinegar-y smell that may turn some... MORE
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Reviewed on Aug. 26, 2009 by Cooks4Fun Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
This is a great recipe, but..! I rated it lower because I had to do so much afterwards to get... MORE
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Reviewed on Aug. 4, 2009 by Beth 
This was good, but maybe next time, I will try to add a can of diced tomatoes as another... MORE
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Reviewed on Jul. 20, 2009 by MRSFROSTY 
Delicious! Will definitely make again. Great summer salad and goes great with Sean's falafel... MORE

 
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