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Bulgur and Arugula Salad

Servings 4

Ingredients

For the Salad:

  • 1 cup #3 coarse bulgur
  • 4 cups arugula
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • salt

For the dressing:

  • 1 lemon
  • extra-virgin olive oil
  • Dijon mustard
  • red wine vinegar

Instructions

  • Bring two cups water to a boil. Add the bulgur and salt to taste, then simmer 20 minutes or so until the water is absorbed. Uncover, place a dishtowel over the pot, and cover again. Let the bulgur sit about 10 minutes (this helps it to become fluffy).
  • While the bulgur is cooking, make the dressing. Mix about 2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard with about a 1/4 cup red wine vinegar. Add the juice of half the lemon, then about 1/2 cup of the extra-virgin olive oil and a large pinch of salt. Whisk with a fork to combine.
  • When the bulgur is ready, toss it in a bowl with the dressing, arugula and dried cranberries. Add more lemon juice, salt, vinegar or olive oil to taste. Serve; garnish individual servings with feta and avocado.