TOMATO, BULGUR AND SHRIMP SALAD

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Categories     Salad     Tomato     Side     Lunch     Mint     Basil     Shrimp     Cucumber     Chill     Healthy     Dill     Bulgur     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons water
3/4 cup bulgur (cracked wheat)
2 tablespoons olive oil (preferably extra-virgin)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
9 ounces cooked shelled shrimp, diced (about 2 cups)
1 1/4 pounds tomatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup diced seeded peeled cucumber
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

Steps:

  • Bring 1 1/2 cups water to boil in medium saucepan. Stir in bulgur. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand until bulgur is tender, about 40 minutes. Drain well. Cool completely.
  • Whisk oil, lemon juice, garlic and remaining 2 tablespoons water in large bowl to blend. Add shrimp, tomatoes, cucumber, green onions, basil, mint, dill and bulgur and toss to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Cover and chill.)

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