Almond and Date Bulgur Salad with Sofrito
2 - Lunch, Salad
Ingredients
1 cup bulgur (cracked wheat)
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Cumin Ground
1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Sicilian Sea Salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup chopped plum tomatoes
1/3 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/3 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/3 cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/3 cup pitted dates quartered, divided
1/4 cup sliced almonds toasted, divided
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro divided
Description
Sofrito, an aromatic mixture of sautéed bell pepper, tomatoes, garlic and onion, provides a flavorful base for many Latin dishes. Distinctly Middle Eastern flavors like orange, dates, cumin and almonds give this bulgur wheat salad a truly global twist.
20m PREP TIME
20m COOK TIME
Directions
Bring 6 cups water to boil in medium saucepan.
Meanwhile, heat large skillet on medium heat.
Add dry bulgur; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until fragrant.
Add toasted bulgur to boiling water. Cook on medium heat 10 to 12 minutes or until tender.
Drain and rinse under cold water.
Place bulgur in large bowl.
Mix orange peel, juice, cumin and sea salt in small bowl.
Pour over bulgur; toss to coat well. Set aside.
Heat oil in large skillet on medium-high heat.
Add tomatoes, bell peppers, onion and garlic; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until tender-crisp.
Add vegetables, and 1/2 each of the dates, almonds and cilantro to the bulgur; toss to coat well.
Serve warm or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Garnish with remaining dates, almonds and cilantro.
Nutrition
NUTRITION INFORMATION (PER SERVING)
318 CALORIES
10g TOTAL FAT
0mg CHOLESTEROL
261mg SODIUM
49g CARBOHYDRATES
10g FIBER
8g PROTEIN