Ingredients
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1 cup bulgur (cracked wheat), uncooked
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2 ½ cups boiling water
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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¼ cup fresh lemon juice
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1 cucumber, peeled and chopped
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1 cup chopped green onions
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1 cup chopped fresh parsley
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¼ cup chopped fresh mint leaves
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1 tablespoon ground coriander
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1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
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salt and pepper to taste
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10 jumbo cooked shrimp - peeled and deveined
Directions
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Place bulgur in a large bowl, and pour the boiling water and olive oil over it. Stir, cover, and let stand for 15 to 20 minutes.
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When all of the water has been absorbed and the bulgur is tender, stir in the lemon juice, cucumber, green onions, parsley, and mint. Season with coriander, ginger, salt and pepper. Garnish with shrimp.
Cook's Note:
You can substitute 3 tomatoes for the cucumber, or use a combination of cucumber and tomatoes in this salad.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 312 | Calories |
| 12g | Fat |
| 34g | Carbs |
| 21g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 312 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 12g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat 2g | 9% |
| Cholesterol 137mg | 46% |
| Sodium 472mg | 21% |
| Total Carbohydrate 34g | 12% |
| Dietary Fiber 9g | 31% |
| Total Sugars 2g | |
| Protein 21g | 41% |
| Vitamin C 36mg | 40% |
| Calcium 107mg | 8% |
| Iron 5mg | 26% |
| Potassium 529mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
