GG'S BULGUR SALAD

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

Provided by GG

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 cup bulgur wheat
2 cups hot water
2 apples - peeled, cored and diced
½ cup chopped pitted dates
4 green onions, chopped
3 cups chopped romaine lettuce
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
½ cup chopped fresh parsley
⅓ cup olive oil
¼ 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

Steps:

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.
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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 434.8 calories, Carbohydrate 36.7 g, Cholesterol 16.2 mg, Fat 28.2 g, Fiber 8.3 g, Protein 12.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 122.6 mg, Sugar 15.2 g