Middle Eastern Bulgur Spinach Salad

(from austincook’s recipe box)

Serves 4 people

Categories: Grains, Sides

Ingredients

  • 1 cup bulgur
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
  • 1/4 cup bottled red wine vinaigrette salad dressing
  • 2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 6 cups torn fresh spinach
  • 1 15-ounce can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped apple
  • 1/2 of a medium red onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings
  • 3 tablespoons raisins (optional)

Directions

  1. In a medium bowl combine bulgur and boiling water. Let stand about 10 minutes or until bulgur has absorbed all the water. Cool 15 minutes.

  2. Meanwhile, for dressing, in a small mixing bowl stir together yogurt, vinaigrette salad dressing, parsley, and cumin.

  3. In a large bowl combine bulgur, spinach, garbanzo beans, apple, onion, and, if desired, raisins. Pour dressing over salad. Toss lightly to coat.

  4. Make-Ahead Tip: Prepare salad as directed except do not add spinach. Cover and chill for up to 24 hours. Add spinach and toss to serve.

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