Mexican Bulgur Salad With Citrus-Jalapeno Vinaigrette

Submitted by KelBel

"A cold salad for a hot day. Perfect for picnics and barbeques."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 cup Bulgar wheat
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 1⁄2 cups zucchini, diced
• 1 cup corn
• 3⁄4 cup jalapeno jack cheese, diced
• 3 tablespoons cilantro, minced
• 1⁄4 cup scallion, chopped
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained & rinsed
• 1⁄4 cup orange juice
• 1⁄4 cup lime juice
• 2 teaspoons jalapenos, seeded & minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cumin
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt

directions

1. Combine bulgur and boiling water in a large bowl, stir well. Cover and let stand 30 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
2. Add zucchini to black beans; stir gently.
3. Combine orange juice and remaining ingredients, stir well with a whisk.
4. Pour dressing over bulgur mixture and toss gently.
5. Serve and room temperature or chilled.

Reviews

[lecole54]

I was looking for something salad-y to do with bulgur other than tabbouleh, and this *so* hit the spot! I toasted some cumin seed and then crushed it rather than using ground cumin -- definitely the right move. And, realizing how much liquid bulgur can absorb, I went with more like 1/3 cup of both the lime and orange juice, which I think was a better option. All four of us who ate it (and there were left-overs for tomorrow) liked it a lot, so I'm certainly putting it in the rotation. Love those citrus notes!

 

[charlie 5]

I think this is a delicious wheat salad. I used whole wheat berries cooked 'til tender instead of bulgar. I also roasted the ground cumin in a dry skillet for a few seconds (until I could smell it). Think it adds a little to the flavor. I will do as another reviewer suggested and double the cumin next time. I also added a bit of finely minced garlic and some chili powder. I think next time I will up the jalapeno too. Sort of wanted to add some red wine vinegar, but didn't - maybe next time. All in all, a refreshing salad. Kinda reminded me of a salsa.

 

[Julie C.]

This is a great recipe. I think the serving size is rather large unless you eat it as a main course. As a side dish, I can actually get 6-8 servings. For those who love cumin, you can double the amount and still be fine. I could taste just a hint of cumin as stated above. Just wonderful!