Citrus Bulgur Salad With Sunflower Seeds

Ingredients

• 1 medium orange (juiced)
• 1 small lemon (juiced)
• 1-2 teaspoon liquid honey (or to taste)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt (to taste)
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper (to taste)
• 1 cup bulgur (whole grain)
• 1 1/4 cups boiling water
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup sunflower seed (dry roasted on a hot frying pan for a few minutes)
• 2 medium carrots (grated)
• 2 stalks celery, finely sliced (medium size)
• 2 teaspoons dried mint

Directions

1. 1

   Place the bulgur wheat in a casserole with lid, add the boiling water, stir with a fork, and leave to soak for 20 minutes until the water has been absorbed (drain the bulgur in a strainer if any water is left).

2. 2

   In a mixing bowl, whisk together the orange juice,lemon juice, olive oil, honey, salt and pepper, and pour the mixture over the bulgur wheat.

3. 3

   Add the prepared vegetables, raisins, roasted sunflower seeds, and dried mint, and mix well.