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Healthy Bulgur Wheat and Black Lentil Salad

Bulgur Black Lentil Salad

Power Up Your Weeknights this Bulgur Wheat & Black Lentil Salad for Energy & Flavor: Eggs are optional
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Course: Dinner, Lunch, Salad
Cuisine: American, Easy, Healthy, Mediterranean
Keyword: Black Lentil Salad, Bulgur and Black Lentil Salad, Bulgur Salad, Healthy Salads, Lentil Salad
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 28 minutes
Total Time: 33 minutes
Servings: 2 Servings
Calories: 344kcal
Author: Julietkitchen By Chef Yasmin

Equipment

Ingredients

OPTIONAL

  • red bell pepper seeded and diced
  • fresh cilantro
  • grape tomatoes
  • boiled eggs or your favorite cooked protein

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients, except the vinaigrette, in a 2 quart stock pot. Cover with a tight lid. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer 18 minutes. Allow to rest covered for 10 minutes.
    1/2 cup bulgur, 1/2 cup black lentils, 2 cups water, 1 clove garlic, 2 sprigs fresh thyme, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Remove the cover, fluff with a fork. Transfer into a salad bowl and toss with the vinaigrette.
    4 tablespoons red pepper tomato salad dressing
  • Serve as warm or cold salad. Add boiled eggs or some grilled chicken or shrimps if you like. Enjoy.

Notes

Vinaigrette Recipe

Nutrition

Calories: 344kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 590mg | Potassium: 186mg | Fiber: 17g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 66IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 5mg