TABBOULEH SALAD WITH SHRIMP

Tabbouleh Salad with Shrimp image

"My co-workers love when I bring this dish to get-togethers," writes Sandra Bienz of Calgary, Alberta. "It's great as a side dish, but also good enough to stand alone."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 cup bulgur
2 cups boiling water
1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped
8 green onions, chopped
1 cup minced fresh parsley
1/4 cup minced fresh mint
1/4 cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 to 2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
1 to 2 teaspoons ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/4 pounds cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

Steps:

Place bulgur in a small bowl; stir in boiling water. Cover and let stand for 30 minutes or until most of the liquid is absorbed; drain. , In a large bowl, combine the bulgur, cucumber, onions, parsley and mint. In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice, oil, ginger, coriander, salt and pepper. Pour over bulgur mixture and toss to coat. Transfer to a serving bowl; top with shrimp.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 172mg cholesterol, Sodium 419mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges