Greek Bulgur Salad with Soy Chicken Strips
- 4 1/2 cups water
- 3 cups uncooked medium bulgur
- 3/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 3 lemons), divided
- 2 teaspoons salt, divided
- 2 1/2 cups chopped soy chicken strips
- 2 1/2 cups chopped peeled cucumber
- 2 cups halved grape tomatoes
- 1 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
- 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup extravirgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 10 kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
- Combine water, bulgur, 1/2 cup juice, and 1 teaspoon salt in a large saucepan; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Uncover and cool to room temperature.
- Combine remaining 1/4 cup juice, remaining 1 teaspoon salt, and remaining ingredients in a large bowl; toss to combine. Add cooled bulgur mixture; toss well to combine. Cover and chill.
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