Spicy bulgur salad

6 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1 cup Fine grade bulgur
3 mediums Tomatoes, chopped
½ cup Fennel, julienned
1 cup Parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons Cilantro, chopped
½ cup White radishes, thinly slice
1 small Head romaine lettuce, torn
4 eaches Scallions, chopped
½ cup Olive oil
⅓ cup Lemon juice
1 each Garlic clove, crushed
1 teaspoon Cumin
½ teaspoon Cinnamon
1 dash Cayenne
Salt & pepper
Pita halves

Directions

Rinse bulgur & place it in a medium bowl. Cover with cold water & let soak until it is tender to the bite, 20 to 30 minutes. Drain thoroughly & squeeze out any excess water. Fluff to separate the grains.

Combine tomatoes, fennel, parsley, cilantro, radishes, lettuce & scallions. Add bulgur & toss.

Whisk together the oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, cinnamon, cayenne, salt & pepper. Pour over the salad & toss. Chill, covered, in the refrigerator. Serve surrounded by warm pita halves.

Virginia Habeeb, "Pita the Great" Submitted By MARK SATTERLY On 11-25-94

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