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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 2 |
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Very light and fresh salad made with a variety of healthy ingredients. After soaking the bulgur for it's hour, the salad only takes 15 minutes to put together. Great accompaniment to any kind of meat or also delicious stuffed into a pita for a vegetarian treat! Ingredients:
2 cups bulgur |
1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped |
2 -3 minced garlic cloves |
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved |
1/4 red pepper, chopped |
1 celery rib, finely chopped |
1/2 seedless cucumber, finely chopped |
15 kalamata olives, pitted and chopped |
4 ounces greek feta cheese, crumbled |
1 lemon, zested and juiced |
3 tablespoons fresh dill, minced |
1/4 cup olive oil |
1/8 cup red wine vinegar |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon black pepper |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl cover the 2 cups of Bulgur with 2 cups of cold water and let stand for an hour.
2. Drain well with a fine holed seive.
3. Add all of the chopped vegetables. Lightly mix with a fork.
4. Add the fresh dill, salt and pepper.
5. Next, add the zest of one whole lemon and the juice of the lemon.
6. Add the red wine vinegar and toss thoroughly.
7. Finally add the olive oil and feta cheese.
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