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Pecan Bulgur Salad
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 0 Minutes
Servings: 2
Ingredients:
1/3 cup medium or coarse bulgur
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 cups boiling-hot water
1/2 cup pecans
1 small tomato
1/4 english cucumber
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill fronds
1 cup loosely packed salad greens such as frisée
Directions:
1. In a bowl combine bulgur, 1 teaspoon salt, and water. Let bulgur soak, uncovered, until softened, 20 to 25 minutes.
2. 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.
3. 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.
By RecipeOfHealth.com