MEDITERRANEAN TABBOULEH

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Fresh, filling and packed with flavor, this is a great make-ahead idea for a snack or mini meal you can enjoy all weekend! -Keith Dreitlein, Cranston, Rhode Island

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 cup bulgur
2 cups boiling water
5 garlic cloves, unpeeled
5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/2 pound peeled and deveined cooked medium shrimp, chopped
3 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 medium cucumber, chopped
1 cup chopped sweet onion
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Place bulgur in a large bowl. Stir in boiling water. Cover and let stand for 30 minutes or until most of the liquid is absorbed., Meanwhile, place garlic on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Drizzle with 1/2 teaspoon oil. Wrap foil around garlic. Bake at 425° for 15-20 minutes. Cool for 10-15 minutes., Drain bulgur well; transfer to a large serving bowl. Stir in the shrimp, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, green onions, parsley and cilantro. Squeeze softened garlic into a small bowl and mash. Whisk in the lemon juice, salt, pepper and remaining oil; drizzle over salad. Toss to coat. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 199mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges