Greek Bulgar Salad with Shrimp

By Cookie67

Family Circle Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
• 1 teaspoon fresh oregano, chopped
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup bulgur wheat
• 1/2 pound plum tomatoes, chopped
• 1/2 cucumber, peeled and chopped
• 1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
• 1 pound cooked, peeled shrimp
• 1/2 head iceberg lettuce, shredded
• 1/2 large red onion, sliced
• 12 pitted black olives, chopped
• 2 ounces reduced-fat feta cheese (about 1/2 cup), cru

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, mustard, oregano, salt and black pepper. Set aside.

2. Place bulgur in a large bowl. Stir in 2 cups boiling water. Cover with plastic and allow to stand for 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, cucumber, parsley, mint and 2 tablespoons of lemon dressing. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour.

3. Toss the shrimp with 1 tablespoon of dressing and set aside.

4. In a large bowl, toss together lettuce, onion, olives and remaining dressing. Equally divide among 4 dinner plates. Top each serving with bulgur, shrimp and feta.