TABBOULEH SALAD WITH CHOPPED WALNUTS

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This popular and very healthy Middle Eastern salad includes some chopped walnuts, for a little different twist. Serve the salad with pita bread wedges. Preparation time does not include chilling time.

Provided by GREG IN SAN DIEGO

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup fine grain Bulgar wheat
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 cups peeled seeded and diced cucumbers
1 1/2 cups diced roma tomatoes
1 cup chopped fresh parsley (Italian) or 1 cup flat leaf parsley (Italian)
1/4 cup sliced green onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
2 teaspoons chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh garlic
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine bulgur and water in medium bowl.
  • Set aside 30 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed.
  • Add lemon juice and olive oil to bulgur.
  • Mix well.
  • Stir in cucumbers, tomatoes, parsley, green onions, mint, walnuts, garlic and salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving, stirring occasionally while chilling.
  • Serve in small chilled salad bowls or ramekins, garnished with a little extra parsley around the edges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110.2, Fat 9.8, SaturatedFat 1.3, Sodium 10.2, Carbohydrate 5.7, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 1.9, Protein 1.4

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