Tomato and Corn Bulgur Salad

By á-29965

Ingredients

• 1 cup water $
• 1 cup cracked bulgur wheat
• 3/4 cup basil leaves
• 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 5/8 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 cups halved cherry tomatoes $
• 1 1/4 cups fresh corn kernels $
• 3/4 cup thinly vertically sliced red onion, soaked in cold water for 10 minutes, and drained
• 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
• 2 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled $

Details

Servings 8
Adapted from myrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preparation

1. Bring 1 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan.

2. Combine the boiling water and bulgur in a mixing bowl. Let mixture stand, covered, 25 minutes or until all water is absorbed.

3. Place the basil, oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a blender; process until pureed.

4. Use a fork to fluff the bulgur. Add the dressing, tomatoes, corn, onion, and pine nuts to the grains; toss to combine. Sprinkle with crumbled bacon.

1. Bring 1 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan.

2. Combine the boiling water and bulgur in a mixing bowl. Let mixture stand, covered, 25 minutes or until all water is absorbed.

3. Place the basil, oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a blender; process until pureed.

4. Use a fork to fluff the bulgur. Add the dressing, tomatoes, corn, onion, and pine nuts to the grains; toss to combine. Sprinkle with crumbled bacon.