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GG's Bulgur Salad

By: GG 
"My husband gave me this recipe that he received from one of his coworkers. It's light and tasty. Definitely worth all the ingredients!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (9)

Prep Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup bulgur wheat
  • 2 cups hot water
  • 2 apples - peeled, cored and diced
  • 1/2 cup chopped pitted dates (optional)
  • 4 green onions, chopped
  • 3 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons plain yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup diced Muenster cheese
  • 2 cups toasted slivered almonds

Directions

  1. Place the bulgur wheat into a bowl, and pour the hot water over it. Let it soak for 20 to 30 minutes, until tender. Drain off any excess water.
  2. In a serving bowl, combine the apples, dates, green onion, lettuce, cilantro and parsley with the bulgur. Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, yogurt, honey, salt and pepper in a small bowl; pour over the salad and stir to coat. Refrigerate until serving. Just before serving, stir in the Muenster cheese and slivered almonds.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 435 | Total Fat: 28.2g | Cholesterol: 16mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 17, 2008 by jayulie   view full review
This is definitely a keeper!!! The array of flavors are magnificent. The only thing that I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 26, 2008 by RUTHCOOPER   view full review
This was an unusual taste combination salad. The dressing didnt want to incorporate very well...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 16, 2007 by Sobe   view full review
Oh. My. Goodness. This is GREAT! I just put everything in my food processor and it was ready....
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 16, 2009 by elizabethanne   view full review
Really light and yummy. I've been looking for ways to get more whole grains into my family...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 19, 2011 by cda   view full review
This salad is GREAT! I did leave out the cheese (just not a fan of cheese) and lettuce it get...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2009 by Sepi   view full review
I think it is a great salad. Very little and flavourful. Thanks GG for posting this.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 16, 2009 by AuntieJ   view full review
I think the basic recipe is very good. I didn't have the exact ingredients and I substituted...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2012 by melvie_sue   view full review
The dressing for this bulgur salad is awesome! Since I didn't have dates, romaine, or green...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 1, 2012 by cooks&books   view full review
I have been making this salad for about 2 years now and EVERYBODY loves it. I omit the romaine...

 

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