GG's Bulgur Salad

My husband gave me this recipe that he received from one of his coworkers. It's light and tasty. Definitely worth all the ingredients!

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 435 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon honey
• ¼ cup lemon juice
• 2 cups hot water
• salt and pepper to taste
• ⅓ cup olive oil
• ½ cup chopped fresh parsley
• 4 green onions, chopped
• ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 apples - peeled, cored and diced
• 3 tablespoons plain yogurt
• 3 cups chopped romaine lettuce
• 1 cup bulgur wheat
• ½ cup chopped pitted dates (Optional)
• 1 cup diced Muenster cheese
• 2 cups toasted slivered almonds

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place the bulgur wheat into a bowl, and pour the hot water over it. Let it soak for 20 to 30 minutes, until tender. Drain off any excess water.

Step 2

In a serving bowl, combine the apples, dates, green onion, lettuce, cilantro and parsley with the bulgur. Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, yogurt, honey, salt and pepper in a small bowl; pour over the salad and stir to coat. Refrigerate until serving. Just before serving, stir in the Muenster cheese and slivered almonds.