LENTIL AND BULGUR SALAD

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Lentils, bulgur, and feta cheese give this salad its Middle-Eastern flavor. Pack it for a picnic, or serve it with crisp lettuce as a light supper.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup lentils, picked over and rinsed
1 box (5.25 ounces) fine-grain bulgur wheat, (scant 3/4 cup)
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved (2 cups)
3/4 cup thinly sliced scallions, (4 to 6 scallions)
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, cover lentils with water by 1 inch. Bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer. Cover, and cook until lentils are tender but still holding their shape, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain well.
  • Meanwhile, bring 1 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan. Stir in bulgur,1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4teaspoon pepper. Cover; remove from heat, and let stand until bulgur has absorbed liquid, 30 minutes.
  • Transfer bulgur to a large bowl. Gently stir in lentils, tomatoes, scallions, lemon juice, and oil. Serve sprinkled with feta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367 g, Fat 11 g, Fiber 19 g, Protein 18 g

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