8.20.2012

mint. picnic. fresh. crunchy.



I bring to you- the ultimate

SUMMER SALAD

Perfect for a picnic lunch

Perfect for a light summer dinner

Perfect as a side for a weekend brunch


This recipe is a variation on the great tabouleh salad we all grew to know and love, with some tweaks, I perfected the recipe to be just a bit more exciting : )


Bulgur salad

1 1/2 cups bulgur wheat
a handful of chopped up parsley
a handful of chopped up mint
a handful of chopped up arugula
3 roasted peppered cut into cubes
¾ of cured lemon cut into tiny cubes
400g blanched string beans
¼ red onion cut into thin slices
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
¼ cup pitted black olives

Dressing:
Juice of 1 lemon
2 tsp. sugar
½ garlic clove minced
1/3 -cup olive oil
1 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. apple vinegar

1. Soak/cook the bulgur wheat according to manufacture instructions. Let cool.
2. Using a whisk mix dressing ingredients.
3. In a large bowl mix all the salad ingredient together, add the dressing and mix well. Serve!

4 comments:

  1. This looks really delicious! I love anything with olives!

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  2. in that case, chop finely some green olives as well : )

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  3. A stunning and vibrant salad!

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