LENTIL BULGUR SALAD
Give any meal an exotic flair with this zesty twist on Middle Eastern tabbouleh-a traditional bulgur salad with tomatoes, onions and parsley. Laura Bryant German of West Warren, Massachusetts tosses her version with lentils and feta cheese.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 35m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large bowl, pour boiling water over bulgur; let stand until the liquid is absorbed, about 30 minutes. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add lentils. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain. In another large bowl, combine bulgur and lentils; cool completely., Add the peppers, onions and parsley. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the vinegar, oil, basil, dill, salt and pepper. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Crumble feta cheese over top; toss again. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 271 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 370mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 13g fiber), Protein 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
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KELVIN KARIITHI
[email protected]I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to get your veggies in and it's also very satisfying.
Eva Sweet
[email protected]This salad is a great make-ahead meal. I made it on Sunday and it was still good on Wednesday. It's also a very portable salad, so it's perfect for taking to work or school.
Samiullah Hashmi
[email protected]I made this salad for lunch today and it was so good! I love the combination of lentils and bulgur. The dressing is also really flavorful. I will definitely be making this salad again.
Harley Qween
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover lentils. I had some leftover lentils from another recipe and I was looking for a way to use them up. This salad was the perfect solution. It's also a very healthy and filling salad.
Lol Brahim542
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of lentils, but this salad was really good. The bulgur and the dressing balanced out the lentils and made them much more palatable. I would definitely make this again.
Jason Baisden
[email protected]This salad is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love the combination of lentils and bulgur. The dressing is also really flavorful. I will definitely be making this salad again.
Clement Ezeugo
[email protected]I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to get your veggies in and it's also very satisfying.
Taiyo Kami
[email protected]This salad is a great make-ahead meal. I made it on Sunday and it was still good on Wednesday. It's also a very portable salad, so it's perfect for taking to work or school.
Zhen astonished
[email protected]I made this salad for lunch today and it was so good! I love the combination of lentils and bulgur. The dressing is also really flavorful. I will definitely be making this salad again.
Riya Monei
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover lentils. I had some leftover lentils from another recipe and I was looking for a way to use them up. This salad was the perfect solution. It's also a very healthy and filling salad.
Asiff Sadat
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of lentils, but this salad was really good. The bulgur and the dressing balanced out the lentils and made them much more palatable. I would definitely make this again.
AtiQ Khanx
[email protected]This salad was amazing! I made it for a potluck and it was a huge hit. The flavors are so well-balanced and the bulgur adds a nice chewy texture. I will definitely be making this again.