Description
Jennifer Aniston called this her “perfect salad” and it’s been going viral ever since. Worth the hype.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup uncooked bulgur wheat
- 3 cups vegetable broth or water
- 1 English cucumber, diced
- 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 small red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup shelled pistachios, chopped
- 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
- Salt and pepper
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the bulger wheat and broth or water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and allow to cool for 15 minutes.
- Add the cucumber, chickpeas, onion, parsley, mint leaves, pistachios, and feta cheese to the large bowl with the bulgur wheat. Season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine.
- Add the lemon juice and olive oil and toss again so everything is evenly coated in the dressing.
- You may serve immediately or allow to chill in the refrigerator for several hours before
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: salad recipe
- Method: meal prep
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 4 grams
- Fat: 25 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 35 grams
- Fiber: 8 grams
- Protein: 12 grams