ORANGE-SCENTED CRACKED WHEAT SALAD

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This light, fruity, nutty salad is a nice change from potato or pasta salad as a barbecue side dish and is always popular at potlucks. I got it from the Silver Palate Cookbook.

Provided by batifol

Categories     Grains

Time 1h20m

Yield 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups water
2 cups bulgur
1 cup dried currant
1 cup pecans, chopped
1/4 cup chopped Italian parsley
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 medium orange zest, grated
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Combine water and bulgur (cracked wheat) in a saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, covered, until the water is absorbed and the wheat is tender.
  • This can take as long as 40 minutes, but may be much less depending on the grind of bulgur.
  • Refrigerate the wheat until cool.
  • Add currants, pecans, orange zest, parsley, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  • Stir to mix thoroughly.
  • Serve cool or room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280.4, Fat 12, SaturatedFat 1.2, Sodium 10.8, Carbohydrate 41.9, Fiber 9, Sugar 12.8, Protein 6.3

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