Recipe
Land of Promise Wheat Salad
Bulgur wheat and barley with figs, pomegranate, herbs, olive oil and a touch of honey.
"A land of wheat, and barley, and vines, and fig trees, and pomegranates; a land of oil olive, and honey."
- Servings
- Serves: 6 servings
- Time
- About 30 minutes
- Contains:
- Wheat (gluten), Barley (gluten), Tree nuts (optional almonds)
Ingredients
- 1 cup bulgur wheat
- 1 1/2 cups boiling water and 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cooked barley (pearl or hulled), cooled
- 1/2 cup chopped dried figs
- Seeds of 1 pomegranate (about 1 cup)
- 1 cup halved red grapes
- 1 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
- 1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds (optional)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons honey
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Steps
- Place the bulgur and salt in a bowl, pour the boiling water over it, cover and let it sit for 15 to 20 minutes, until tender. Fluff with a fork and let cool.
- Whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt and pepper together.
- Add the cooked barley, figs, pomegranate seeds, grapes, parsley and mint to the bulgur.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well. Top with the almonds just before serving.
Seven foods of a good land in one bowl, gathered with thanks.
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