Bulgur Salad With Pine Nuts and Raisins

Sweet and savory ingredients meet up in a grain-rich salad.

• Ready In: 47 mins
• Serves: 8
• Yields: 1 salad

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups water
• 1  cup Bulgar wheat
• 1⁄4 cup raisins
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon ground cumin
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1⁄4 teaspoon saffron thread, crushed
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1  tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1  cup  chopped fresh Italian parsley
• 1⁄2 cup pine nuts
• 1⁄4 cup  finely chopped fresh basil

Directions

1. Bring water to a boil in large saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium; add bulgur wheat,raisins,salt,cumin,cinnamon,saffron and cayenne pepper. Cook and stir 1 minute.
2. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 15 minutes. Fluff bulgur with fork; place in medium bowl.
3. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until cool. Stir in oil until blended. Gently stir in parsley, pine nuts and basil.