Bulgur Salad w/Garbanzo Beans, Feta & Plum Tomatoes

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Bulgur Salad with Garbanzo Beans, Feta and Plum Tomatoes

 

Recipe By : Bon Appétit ~ July 2001

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Vegetarian

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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2 cups water

1 cup bulgur -- * see author's notes

1 teaspoon salt

1 can garbanzo beans (chickpeas) -- rinsed and drained

SIZE OF CAN - 15.5 ounces

1 cup diced plum tomatoes

1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

1/2 cup chopped green onions

1/3 cup chopped fresh mint

1/3 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley

3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil

2 teaspoons grated lemon peel

 

Bring 2 cups water to boil in medium saucepan. Remove from heat; add bulgur and

salt and stir to blend. Cover and let stand until bulgur is just tender, about

20 minutes. Drain well, pressing to extract excess water. Transfer bulgur to

large bowl; cool. Mix in remaining ingredients. Season with salt and pepper

and serve.

 

Yields: Makes 4 main-course servings.

 

*AUTHOR'S NOTES*

Also called cracked wheat; available in natural foods stores and supermarkets.

 

 

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Serving Ideas : Offer alongside pita bread.

 

NOTES : This recipe is brought to you via the courtesy of the Epicurious Food©

website.