Gg's Bulgur Salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 cup bulgur wheat
• 2 cups hot water
• 2 apples - peeled, cored and diced
• 1/2 cup chopped pitted dates (optional)
• 4 green onions, chopped
• 3 cups chopped romaine lettuce
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons plain yogurt
• 1 tablespoon honey
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup diced muenster cheese
• 2 cups toasted slivered almonds

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• place the bulgur wheat into a bowl, and pour the hot water over it. let it soak for 20 to 30 minutes, until tender. drain off any excess water.
• in a serving bowl, combine the apples, dates, green onion, lettuce, cilantro and parsley with the bulgur. whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, yogurt, honey, salt and pepper in a small bowl; pour over the salad and stir to coat. refrigerate until serving. just before serving, stir in the muenster cheese and slivered almonds.