Black Bean and Bulgar Salad

Submitted by Josie in Halifax

"Colourful salad, that can be eaten as a side dish or main course served on a bed of mixed greens."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 4-5

ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 1 cup dry Bulgar wheat
• 1 coloured bell pepper, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup chopped red onion
• 1 cup cooked corn (and cooled under tap water)
• 1 (19 ounce) can black beans
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt

• Optional

• 2 cups mixed greens (as bed for salad)
• 1⁄2 cup feta (to crumble on top)

directions

1. Bring water (2 cups) to a boil, add bulgar (1 cup), boil rapidly for 2 minutes, reduce heat and simmer until bulgar is cooked and water has been absorbed. Cool bulgar in refridgerator (optional). Remaining ingredients can be mixed in a bowl and bulgar added when desired.

Reviews

[LaurietheLibrarian]

This is so delicous! I love the crunch of the veggies and the chewy texture of the bulgar.

 

[Wreckage]

This was okay, but really required more vinegar and seasonings than the amounts listed. I like the idea of it and will tweak it to our tastes. Thanks!