Fruited Tabouli
Ingredients
1 ½ cups broth, chicken or vegetable
1 cup bulgur
1 cup cut grapes (half or quarters)
⅓ cup minced onion
3 Tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves or parsley
1 small orange, peeled and diced or 3/4 cup (one 11-ounce can) mandarin oranges, drained
DRESSING
2 Tablespoons oil
2 Tablespoons lemon juice or vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
1. Heat broth to boiling, stir in bulgur and turn off heat. Cover and set aside for 25 minutes.
2. Remove the cover and fluff the bulgur with a fork. Let cool at least 5 minutes.
3. Stir in grapes, onion, mint and orange.
4. In a small bowl or jar with a tight lid, mix or shake together the dressing ingredients. Pour over bulgur mixture and toss well. Chill until ready to serve.
5. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
Comment
I made this recipe for a potluck (with mint) and it was well received. Then I made it again for home (with parsley) and added a can of rinsed and drained garbanzo beans. This works great as a side with grilled meat/fish/poultry or as a main dish salad. Leftovers made for a tasty and satisfying lunch.