Cracked Wheat Salad

By Maverick19

Ingredients

• 4 cups water
• 2 cups bulgur wheat
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1 cup dried currants
• 4 Tbsp chopped Italian parsley
• 1 Tbsp best quality olive oil
• grated zest of 1 medium size orange
• salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a large saucepan, combine water and bulgur. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and dimer, covered, for 35 to 40 minutes, or until water is absorbed and wheat is tender but not mushy.

2. Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate, uncovered, until cool.

3. Add pecans, currants, parsley, olive oil, orange zest, salt and pepper, to taste. Toss thoroughly. Serve cool or at room temperature.