MEDITERRANEAN BULGUR SALAD

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I had a taste for lemon and cucumber, and this was the result!

Provided by SAMJJ

Categories     Salad     Grains

Time 1h45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ½ cups boiling water
1 cup bulgur wheat
⅓ cup chopped cucumber
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
½ teaspoon lemon zest
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
¼ cup chopped green onions

Steps:

  • Combine boiling water and bulgur in a bowl. Cover the bowl and let sit until water is absorbed, about 30 minutes.
  • Place chopped cucumber in a bowl and sprinkle with salt.
  • Whisk lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, and ground black pepper together in a bowl until dressing is well-combined.
  • Stir bulgur, chickpeas, cucumber, and green onions together in a bowl; pour dressing over bulgur mixture and toss to coat completely. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until flavors combine, at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.6 calories, Carbohydrate 29.4 g, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 172.2 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

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