Bulgur Wheat and Walnut Salad

Name: Bulgur Wheat and Walnut Salad
Total time: PT0D0H0M
Yield: serves 6
Ingredients: 1 1 ⁄ 2 cups fine-grain bulgur wheat; 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tbsp. tamarind concentrate; 1 ⁄ 2 cup finely chopped walnuts; 1 ⁄ 4 cup pine nuts; 1 ⁄ 4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley; 2 scallions, green parts only, finely chopped; 1 tbsp. tomato paste; Pinch of cayenne pepper; 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice; Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Serves
serves 6

Fine-grain bulgur wheat is essential for this dish.

Ingredients

1 ¹⁄₂ cups fine-grain bulgur wheat
3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 tbsp. tamarind concentrate
¹⁄₂ cup finely chopped walnuts
¹⁄₄ cup pine nuts
¹⁄₄ cup finely chopped fresh parsley
2 scallions, green parts only, finely chopped
1 tbsp. tomato paste
Pinch of cayenne pepper
2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1

Place bulgur wheat in a large bowl. Add 2 cups water and 1 tbsp. oil. Set aside until water is absorbed, about 20 minutes.

Step 2

Meanwhile, combine tamarind and 1⁄3 cup warm water in a medium bowl. Add walnuts, pine nuts, parsley, and scallions to bulgur wheat and mix well. Add remaining 2 tbsp. olive oil, tomato paste, cayenne pepper, and lemon juice to tamarind mixture, season with salt and pepper, and pour over bulgur wheat. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside for 2 hours. Adjust seasoning with salt and cayenne pepper; serve with wedges of toasted pita bread.