Bulgur Salad With Apricots, Radicchio, Herbs, and Walnuts Recipe

Updated March 11, 2019

Bulgur is an ancient Middle Eastern grain made from whole wheat kernels that have been parboiled, dried and crushed (or cracked). Chewy and nutty-tasting, it's high in fiber, protein, and nutrients.

This recipe is adapted from Raising the Salad Bar by Catherine Walthers.

The Importance of Hearty Make-Ahead Salads

Recipe Details

Bulgur Salad With Apricots, Radicchio, Herbs, and Walnuts Recipe

Active 20 mins

Total 20 mins

Serves 4 servings

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Ingredients

1 cup bulgur wheat
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
1/2 small head radicchio, cored and thinly sliced (about 1 cup)
1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
1/2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
3 scallions, white and green parts, finely sliced
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted if desired
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, from 2 lemons
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 1/2 teaspoons agave nectar or honey
Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Bring a kettle of water to a boil. Place bulgur in a medium bowl with salt, then pour 1-1/4 cups boiling water over top. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and let sit until all of the water is absorbed, 25 to 30 minutes
Combine the cooked bulgur with all of the remaining ingredients and toss well. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve cold or at room temperature.

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The Importance of Hearty Make-Ahead Salads

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
343	Calories
24g	Fat
33g	Carbs
5g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving
Calories	343
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24g	30%
Saturated Fat 3g	14%
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 413mg	18%
Total Carbohydrate 33g	12%
Dietary Fiber 6g	22%
Total Sugars 18g
Protein 5g
Vitamin C 21mg	103%
Calcium 76mg	6%
Iron 4mg	20%
Potassium 544mg	12%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.