Bulgur Salad with Apples and Chicken |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Salads, such as this one for Bulgur Salad with Apples and Chicken, are a template for healthy creations. Embellish this Bulgur Salad with your favorite vegetables for added nutrients and flavor-peppers and snap peas work especially well here. Ingredients:
1 cup bulgur |
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth |
3 tablespoons chopped walnuts |
2 tablespoons cider vinegar |
1 1/2 teaspoons light brown sugar |
1 1/2 teaspoons dijon mustard |
salt |
1/4 cup olive oil |
1 granny smith apple, peeled, cored, cut into 1/4-inch dice |
3 cups diced cooked skinless, boneless chicken meat from a rotisserie bird |
2 scallions, thinly sliced |
Directions:
1. Combine bulgur and broth in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl, fluff with a fork and let stand 15 minutes to cool.
2. Place walnuts in a small nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until toasted and fragrant, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl to cool.
3. Whisk together vinegar, brown sugar, mustard and 1/4 tsp. salt in a small bowl. Add oil in a slow stream and whisk until emulsified. Add apple and chicken to bowl with bulgur. Pour in dressing and toss to coat. Season with salt, transfer salad to a serving bowl or platter and sprinkle with walnuts and scallions. Serve at room temperature.
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