Gelson's Bulgur Salad With Asian Dressing

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 1 cup Bulgar wheat
• 1 cup red cabbage, thinly sliced
• 1 cup carrot, peeled and coarsely grated
• 1 cup red seedless grape
• 1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 cup green onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Dressing

• 1/3 cup rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons peanut oil
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil, oriental type
• 1 tablespoon sesame seed, toasted
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Directions

1. 1

   Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a 1 quart saucepan, stir in bulgur, cover pan, remove from heat, and let stand until the bulgur is softened, at least 15 minutes.

2. 2

   Drain bulgur, transfer to a large bowl, add remaining salad ingredients (except dressing) and toss to combine.

3. 3

   For the dressing, place dressing ingredients in a blender and blen until smooth.

4. 4

   Pour over salad and toss to coat.

5. 5

   Cover and refrigerate until well chilled.

6. 6

   Can be made a day ahead, keep refrigerated.