Spicy Bulgur Salad

50 minutes Prep: 20 minutes

263 calories per serving view nutrition facts

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1	cup	cracked wheat (bulgur)	fine grade
3	medium	tomatoes	chopped
1/2	cup	fennel bulb	julienned
1	cup	parsley leaves	chopped
2	tablespoons	cilantro	chopped
1/2	cup	white radish	thinly sliced
1	small	romaine lettuce	torned
4	each	scallions, spring or green onions	chopped
1/2	cup	olive oil
1/3	cup	lemon juice
1	each	garlic clove	crushed
1	teaspoon	cumin
1/2	teaspoon	cinnamon
1	dash	cayenne pepper
1	x	salt
1	x	black pepper
1	x	pita	halves

Rinse bulgur and place it in a medium bowl.

Cover with cold water and let soak until it is tender to the bite, 20 to 30 minutes.

Drain thoroughly and squeeze out any excess water.

Fluff to separate the grains.

Combine tomatoes, fennel, parsley, cilantro, radishes, lettuce and scallions.

Add bulgur and toss.

Whisk together the oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, cinnamon, cayenne, salt and pepper.

Pour over the salad and toss.

Chill, covered, in the refrigerator.

Serve surrounded by warm pita halves.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 138g

Amount per Serving

Calories 263 64% of calories from fat