Ingredients

  • 1 cup bulgur wheat
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 6 green onions, diagonally sliced
  • ½ cup chopped parsley
  • 1½ teaspoons lemon zest
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon sriracha (or other hot sauce)
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 15 oz can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed well

DIRECTIONS

  1. Combine bulgur with 2 cups water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for about 12 minutes. Drain off any excess liquid. Fluff with a fork.
  2. Add remaining ingredients and stir well.
  3. Cover and chill.

VARIATIONS & TIPS

  • This salad makes a delicious side dish that pairs well with baked cod – check out the HLC Baked Cod with Lemon and Garlic for a suggestion!
  • Serve the salad with whole wheat pita and hummus for another delicious variation.

NUTRITION FACTS

YIELD: 4 servings (about 1½ cups per serving)

Calories: 319 per serving, Carbohydrates: 46g, Fiber: 10g, Sugar: 5g (0g added sugar), Protein: 10g, Fat: 12.6g, Saturated fat: 1.7g, Cholesterol: 0mg, Sodium: 298mg

* Nutrition facts will change as variations and substitutions are included.

SOURCE: Adapted from the Whole Grains Council