Pecan Bulgur Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1/3 cup medium or coarse bulgur
1 1/2 tsp salt
2 cups boiling-hot water
1/2 cup pecans
1 small tomato
1/4 english cucumber
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp honey
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp cayenne , or to taste
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp chopped fresh dill fronds
1 cup loosely packed salad greens such as frisee

Directions:

In a bowl combine bulgur, 1 teaspoon salt, and water. Let bulgur soak, uncovered, until softened, 20 to 25 minutes.
While bulgur is soaking, in a dry small heavy skillet toast pecans over moderately low heat, shaking skillet frequently, until a shade darker, 4 to 5 minutes. Cool pecans and chop. Seed tomato and chop. Chop cucumber.
In a large bowl whisk together lemon juice, honey, spices, pepper, remaining ‚ teaspoon salt, and oil until emulsified. Drain bulgur in a sieve and press out any excess water. Add bulgur, tomato, cucumber, pecans, and dill to dressing and toss well. Divide greens between 2 plates and top with bulgur.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1757.36 Kcal (7358 kJ)
Calories from fat	1294.6 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	143.84g	221%
Sodium	1753.15mg	73%
Potassium	401.59mg	9%
Total Carbs	113.82g	38%
Sugars	62.33g	249%
Dietary Fiber	30.03g	120%
Protein	26.29g	53%
Vitamin C	13.4mg	22%
Iron	2.2mg	12%
Calcium	86.4mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	347.23 Kcal (1454 kJ)
Calories from fat	255.79 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	28.42g	221%
Sodium	346.4mg	73%
Potassium	79.35mg	9%
Total Carbs	22.49g	38%
Sugars	12.32g	249%
Dietary Fiber	5.93g	120%
Protein	5.19g	53%
Vitamin C	2.6mg	22%
Iron	0.4mg	12%
Calcium	17.1mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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