Spicy Bulgur Salad
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 4-6 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Calories
- 207 calorie
- Total Fat
- 8 grams
- Saturated Fat
- 1 grams
- Cholesterol
- 0 milligrams
- Sodium
- 288 milligrams
- Carbohydrates
- 33 grams
- Dietary Fiber
- 7 grams
- Protein
- 5 grams
- Sugar
- 4 grams
- Total: 45 min
- Prep: 30 min
- Cook: 15 min
Ingredients
3/4 cup bulgur
3/4 cup boiling water
2 tablespoons olive oil
Juice of 1 lime
1 small red onion, chopped
2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 cup fresh corn kernels or thawed frozen corn, boiled, cooled in cold water
1 jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
Salt and pepper
Directions
- In a medium bowl, pour the boiling water over the bulgur. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let sit for 15 minutes or until all the liquid has been absorbed. In a large bowl combine the remaining ingredients and toss together. Season with salt and pepper. Using a fork, fluff the bulgur wheat and stir into the vegetable mixture. Taste and season again. Serve at room temperature.