Mediterranean Grain Salad

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Prep Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
1

Enjoy this satisfying vegetarian main: a generous bulgur salad with crumbled goat cheese and juicy tomatoes.

Ingredients

  • cup medium-grind bulgur

  • Coarse salt and ground pepper

  • 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved

  • ½ cup fresh parsley, chopped

  • ½ small shallot, minced

  • 1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil

  • 1 ounce fresh goat cheese, crumbled

Directions

  1. In a heatproof bowl, mix bulgur with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1 cup boiling water. Cover, and let stand until tender but slightly chewy, about 30 minutes.

  2. Drain bulgur in a fine-mesh sieve, pressing to remove liquid; return to bowl. Add tomatoes, parsley, shallot, vinegar, and oil. Season with salt and pepper, and toss. Top with cheese.

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Cook's Notes

Bulgur, an excellent source of fiber that is high in protein and iron, is precooked wheat that's been dried and cracked. It has a nutty taste and is sold alongside rice in many supermarkets.

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