Lemon  Bulgur Wheat Salad   Veg  CD  PIC  ACC  25mins plus standing

Serves   4    Cold    Vegetarian   Vegan  Fruit  Herbs  Vegetables  Picnic     Accompaniment   Dairy Free  Eggless 

Ingredients

   100g/4oz Bulgar Wheat

   2 tbsp Lemon Juice

   1 tbsp Olive Oil

   2 Tomatoes, chopped

   75g/3oz Ready to Eat Dried Apricots, chopped

   Freshly Chopped Mint

   Freshly chopped Parsley

   Black Pepper

   4 Spring Onions, finely sliced

Instructions

1. Place the cracked wheat in and bowl and add twice its volume of boiling water. Cover tightly and leave for about 20 minutes until the water has been absorbed. Allow to cool a little.

2. Add the lemon juice and oil, season with pepper and mix well then leave for 1 hour or until the cracked wheat has absorbed the dressing and has cooled completely. 

3. To serve - add the tomatoes, apricots, spring onions, parsley and mint just before serving. Blend thoroughly.  

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