Bulgur and radish salad

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2cupsWater
cupBulgur
¼cupExtra-virgin olive oil
3tablespoonsFresh lime juice; OR
3tablespoonsFresh lemon juice
1teaspoonSalt
¼teaspoonGround black pepper
1cupFresh parsley leaves; packed
6largesRed radishes
2smallsRipe tomatoes
1smallCucumber

Directions

In 3-quart saucepan, heat water to boiling over high heat. Remove from heat; stir in bulgur, oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Set aside to rehydrate bulgur and cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally.

Meanwhile, chop parsley and cut radishes into julienne strips. Slice tomatoes and cucumber.

Stir parsely and radishes into bulgur mixture; spoon into center of serving plate. Surround mixture with mounds of tomato and cucumber slices.

NOTES : Radish strips add crispness to this crack-sheat salad, which is reminiscent of tabbouleh sans the chopped mint and green onions.

Recipe by: Country Living (April 1998) Posted to recipelu-digest by "Nesb2@..." <Nesb2@...> on Mar 22, 1998