CORIANDER TABBOULEH SALAD WITH SHRIMP

Coriander Tabbouleh Salad with Shrimp image

A great summer salad for buffets or as a meal on its own.

Provided by Iron Chef Suzi-Q

Categories Salad Seafood Salad Recipes Shrimp Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 cup bulgur (cracked wheat), uncooked
2 ½ cups boiling water
3 tablespoons olive oil
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
1 cucumber, peeled and chopped
1 cup chopped green onions
1 cup chopped fresh parsley
¼ cup chopped fresh mint leaves
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
salt and pepper to taste
10 jumbo cooked shrimp - peeled and deveined

Steps:

Place bulgur in a large bowl, and pour the boiling water and olive oil over it. Stir, cover, and let stand for 15 to 20 minutes.
When all of the water has been absorbed and the bulgur is tender, stir in the lemon juice, cucumber, green onions, parsley, and mint. Season with coriander, ginger, salt and pepper. Garnish with shrimp.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311.9 calories, Carbohydrate 33.7 g, Cholesterol 136.5 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 8.7 g, Protein 20.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 472.4 mg, Sugar 2.1 g