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Mexican Bulgur Salad With Citrus-Jalapeno Vinaigrette

Recipe #246822 | 40 min | 10 min prep | SERVES 4 (Change Servings)

RECIPE BY: KelBel

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

Posted on: Aug 16, 2007

Ingredients

  • cup bulgur wheat
  • cup boiling water
  • 1 1/2 cups zucchini, diced
  • cup corn
  • 3/4 cup jalapeno jack cheese, diced
  • 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
  • teaspoons jalapeno, seeded & minced
  • tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Directions

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

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    From: Julie in Memphis, TN

    On Mar 19, 2008

    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!

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    Nutrition Facts

    Serving Size 1 (362g)

    Recipe makes 4 servings

    Calories 352
    Calories from Fat 100 (28%)
    Amount Per Serving %DV
    Total Fat 11.2g 17%
    Saturated Fat 4.8g 23%
    Monounsaturated Fat 4.6g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 1.1g
    Trans Fat 0.0g
    Cholesterol 18mg 6%
    Sodium 277mg 11%
    Potassium 724mg 20%
    Total Carbohydrate 49.2g 16%
    Dietary Fiber 13.3g 53%
    Sugars 4.0g
    Protein 18.3g 36%
    Vitamin A 531mcg 10%
    Vitamin B6 0.3mg 14%
    Vitamin B12 0.2mcg 3%
    Vitamin C 24mg 41%
    Vitamin E 0mcg 2%
    Calcium 210mg 21%
    Iron 3mg 19%

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