Middle Eastern Fruited Bulgur Salad

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups boiling water
• 1  cup  fine bulgur or 1  cup  medium-grain bulgur (6 ounces)
• 1  cup  chopped fresh parsley
• 1⁄4-1⁄2 cup  chopped of fresh mint or 1  tablespoon dried mint
• 1⁄2 cup scallion, chopped (6 to 8)
• 1⁄3 cup  chopped pitted dates
• 1⁄3 cup raisins or 1⁄3 cup dried currants or 1⁄3 cup  chopped  dried apricot
• 1⁄3 cup  chopped  almonds or 1⁄3 cup pistachio nut

• Dressing

• 1⁄3 cup fresh lemon juice
• 6  tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt, about
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

1. Pour the boiling water over the bulgur and let stand until tender and the water is absorbed (20 to 40 minutes depending on the age and type of bulgur).
2. Drain any excess water and fluff with a fork.
3. Add the parsley, mint, scallions, fruit, and nuts.
4. Mix the lemon juice, oil, salt, pepper, and cinnamon.
5. Drizzle over the salad and toss to coat.
6. Cover and refrigerate for several hours to let the flavors meld.
7. Serve cold or at room temperature.