Bulgar Chickpea Salad

Prep Time: approx. 20 Minutes.

” This tabbouleh salad variation is a meal in itself. “

Ingredients

1 cup bulgar

2 cups boiling water

1/2 cup vegetable oil

1/2 cup fresh lemon juice

Salt to taste

Ground black pepper to taste

1 cup chopped green onions

1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained

1 cup chopped fresh parsley

1 cup grated carrots

Directions

1. In a heatproof bowl, pour boiling water over bulgar. Let stand 1 hour at room temperature.

2. In a small bowl, beat together oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Pour over bulgar; and mix with a fork.

3. Place bulgar in the bottom of a nice glass serving bowl. Layer vegetables and garbanzo beans in this order on top of the bulgar: green onions, garbanzo beans, parsley, and carrots on top. Cover, and refrigerate.

Toss salad just before serving.

Makes 6 to 8 servings.

Nutrition at a glance:

Servings Per Recipe: 7

Amount per serving:

Calories 296
Protein 6g
Total Fat 17 g
Sodium 198 mg
Cholesterol –
Carbohydrates 33 g
Fiber 7 g

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