BULGUR AND CHICKPEA SALAD WITH PARSLEY DRESSING

Bulgur and Chickpea Salad With Parsley Dressing image

From: "Whole Grains Every Day, Every Way" by Lorna Sass. "This refreshing grain salad has a Middle Eastern feel. Serve it with whole-wheat pita bread for a pleasing light lunch."

Provided by Engrossed

Categories Grains

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup fresh dill or 1/2 cup of fresh mint
2 tablespoons plain low-fat yogurt
1 teaspoon lemon zest, grated and packed
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon harissa (optional) or 1 pinch cayenne (optional)
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 1/2 cups cooked wheat berries or 2 1/2 cups cooked spelt
1 1/2 cups cucumbers, diced and seeded
1 cup plum tomatoes, finely diced or 1/3 cup pickled turnip, diced
1/4 cup scallion top, thinly sliced (green onions)

Steps:

In a food processor or blender, blend the oil, lemon juice, parsley, yogurt, lemon zest, salt, and harissa (if using).
In a large serving bowl, combine the chickpeas, bulgur, cucumbers, radishes, and scallion greens.
Add the dressing and toss to coat.
Let the salad sit for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 568.5, Fat 16.2, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 0.4, Sodium 937, Carbohydrate 95.4, Fiber 21.9, Sugar 2.7, Protein 17.2

*** Explore more Bulgur And Chickpea Salad With Parsley Dressing Recipes »

Comment
Leave a comment

There are no comments yet!

Name

Message

Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...

Check it out »

#15-minutes-or-less #time-to-make #course #main-ingredient #cuisine #preparation #healthy #salads #side-dishes #vegetables #asian #middle-eastern #easy #vegetarian #grains #dietary #low-cholesterol #low-saturated-fat #healthy-2 #low-in-something #pasta-rice-and-grains