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Mediterranean Bulgur Salad

Mediterranean Bulgur Salad

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes

Servings

8 Servings

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup bulgur wheat dry
  • 1 cup lentils dry – rinsed and drained
  • 2 tablespoons garlic flavored olive oil
  • 1 cup sliced green onions
  • 1 small red or yellow pepper cleaned & cut into ½-inch squares
  • 3 cups lightly packed spinach leaves deveined & cut into thin strips
  • 2 teaspoons dried dill weed
  • 8 ounces plain nonfat yogurt
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds toasted**
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Preparation

  • 1 Preheat oven to 350°F.2 Cover bulgur with 2 cups boiling water, set aside for 30 minutes.3 In a 1-quart saucepan, simmer lentils in 2 cups water for 20 minutes. Drain.4 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté onion and pepper squares 5 minutes. Thoroughly drain bulgur; mix with lentils and add to skillet.5 Stir well and cook 5 minutes. Add spinach and cook 3 minutes. Stir in yogurt and heat thoroughly. Salt and pepper to taste and sprinkle with almonds. Serve immediately.6 ** To toast almonds, spread in a single layer on an un-greased baking pan. Bake 5 to 10 minutes in oven until almonds are slightly browned. Stir occasionally.
  • Source: Wheat Foods Council