Strawberry Bulgur Picnic Salad with Pistachios and Feta
Serves 6
Time 45 min
Ideal for a summer picnic, this light grain salad gets its bright flavor from fresh strawberries, cucumbers and basil. Try adding fresh mint instead of basil (or in addition!), if you like.
Special Diets:
Ingredients
- 1 cup bulgur wheat
- 1/2 pound strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 English cucumber, chopped
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup shelled, roasted and salted pistachios
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
Method
Put bulgur in a large heatproof bowl.
Pour 1 1/2 cups boiling water over the top, cover and let sit until tender, about 30 minutes.
Drain well and return to bowl to cool.
Add strawberries, green onions, cucumber, cheese, pistachios and basil to the bowl and toss gently to combine.
In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, mustard and salt
Drizzle over salad and toss to combine. Serve immediately, or refrigerate in an airtight container until ready to serve or up to 3 days.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving: 190 calories (70 from fat), 8g total fat, 2.5g saturated fat, 10mg cholesterol, 320mg sodium, 26g carbohydrates (7g dietary fiber, 4g sugar), 8g protein.
Note: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes. But remember - we're cooks, not doctors! You should follow the advice of your health-care provider. And since product formulations change, check product labels for the most recent ingredient information.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup bulgur wheat
- 1/2 pound strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 English cucumber, chopped
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup shelled, roasted and salted pistachios
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt