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Tabbouleh Salad

This light version of a Middle Eastern grain salad is a great way to help you meet the Food Guide Pyramid's recommended 6 to 11 servings of grains a day.

Type: Low Fat
Courses: Salads
Serves: 8 people

Recipe Ingredients

  Salad
3/4 cup 177mlBulgur
3/4 cup 177mlBoiling water
2   Tomatoes - chopped
3/4 cup 177mlSnipped fresh parsley
1/4 cup 59mlSnipped fresh chives
1/4 cup 59mlSnipped fresh mint
  Dressing
1/4 cup 59mlLemon juice
2 tablespoons 30mlCanned chicken broth - defatted
1 tablespoon 15mlOlive oil
1   Garlic clove - minced

Recipe Instructions

To make the salad: In a large bowl, stir together the bulgur and water. Let stand about 15 minutes or until the water is absorbed. Gently stir in the tomatoes, parsley, chives and mint. Set aside.

To make the dressing: In a small bowl, stir together the lemon juice, broth, oil and garlic. Add the dressing to the bulgur mixture. Gently stir until combined. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to blend the flavors.

This recipe yields 8 side-dish servings.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 84; Fat: 2 grams (21% of calories); Cholesterol: 0 milligrams; Sodium: 18 milligrams; Fiber (grams) 3.8.

Source:
Prevention's Recipe Archive at http://www.prevention.com/cooking

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