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Bulgur Salad with Avocado and Tomatoes

Cooking bulgur with turmeric turns it a bright yellow that contrasts nicely with the red and green of this zesty salad.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 6, 1/2 cup per serving

Ingredients

1 cup water
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 cup uncooked bulgur
1 medium avocado, diced
1 cup grape tomatoes, quartered
1/4 cup snipped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons olive oil (extra-virgin preferred)
1/2 teaspoon bottled minced garlic or 1 medium garlic clove, minced
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 medium lemon, cut into 6 wedges

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a medium saucepan, bring the water and turmeric to a boil over high heat. Stir in the bulgur. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 8 minutes, or until the bulgur is slightly firm and the water is almost evaporated. Pour into a fine-mesh strainer and run under cold water to cool completely. Shake off any excess liquid.

    Step 2

    Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, gently toss together the remaining ingredients except the lemon wedges. Add the bulgur, tossing gently to combine. Serve with the lemon wedges to squeeze over all.

  2. nutrition information

    Step 3

    (Per Serving)

    Step 4

    Calories: 119

    Step 5

    Total Fat: 6.5g

    Step 6

    Saturated: 1.0g

    Step 7

    Trans: 0.0g

    Step 8

    Polyunsaturated: 1.0g

    Step 9

    Monounsaturated: 4.5g

    Step 10

    Cholesterol: 0mg

    Step 11

    Sodium: 58mg

    Step 12

    Carbohydrates: 15g

    Step 13

    Fiber: 5g

    Step 14

    Sugars: 2g

    Step 15

    Protein: 3g

    Step 16

    Dietary Exchanges

    Step 17

    1/2 Starch

    Step 18

    1 Vegetable

    Step 19

    1 Fat

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