GGs Bulgur Salad Recipe
- 1 cup bulgur wheat
- 2 cups hot water
- 2 apples – peeled, cored and diced
- 1/2 cup chopped pitted dates (optional)
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 3 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons plain yogurt
- 1 tablespoon honey
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup diced Muenster cheese
- 2 cups toasted slivered almonds
- Place the bulgur wheat into a bowl, and pour the hot water over it. Let it soak for 20 to 30 minutes, until tender. Drain off any excess water.
- In a serving bowl, combine the apples, dates, green onion, lettuce, cilantro and parsley with the bulgur. Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, yogurt, honey, salt and pepper in a small bowl; pour over the salad and stir to coat. Refrigerate until serving. Just before serving, stir in the Muenster cheese and slivered almonds.
