Bulgur Wheat and Peach Salad

Prep Time: 15 Minutes

Cook Time: 45 Minutes

Ready In: 60 Minutes

Servings: 10

Wow is this good and so easy! You could easily add a can of drained and rinsed black beans to make a fabulous vegan meal. I left out the mint and loved it. The recipe says feel free to make this a day ahead of time, as it refrigerates well. Recipe originally from Cooking Light July 2009.

Ingredients:

2 cups boiling water

1 cup uncooked bulgar wheat

3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon honey

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

2 cups diced peeled peaches (about 2 medium)

2 cups diced peeled jicama

1 cup finely chopped fresh mint (optional)

1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained (optional)

1/4 cup sliced almonds (to garnish)

Directions:

1. Combine boiling water and bulgur in a large bowl; let stand 45 minutes or until water is absorbed.
2. Combine juices and next 4 ingredients (through pepper), stirring well with a whisk.
3. Add peach and jicama to bulgur; toss to combine. Also add mint or beans if you are using them.
4. Drizzle dressing mixture over bulgur mixture; toss to coat. Chill 1 hour.
5. Serve with a sprinkling of almonds and a sprig of mint.

By RecipeOfHealth.com