Tuna Bulgur Salad - Microwave

Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 cups water
  • 1 cup #3 coarse bulgur
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 6 green onions sliced
  • 2 tomatoes seeded and chopped
  • 1-1/3 cup seedless cucumber diced
  • 1 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 6-1/2 oz. canned chunk tuna drained and flaked
  • 3 tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 tbsp. lemon juice
  • Pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Serve this main course in hollowed-out tomato cups or lettuce-lined pita pockets.
  • In an 8 cup casserole, combine water, bulgur and salt; cover and microwave on high until boiling, about 6 minutes. Stir; let stand, covered for 10 minutes. Add onions, tomatoes, cucumber, parsley and tuna; toss well. Toss with oil and lemon juice; season with pepper and salt to taste.
  • Serve at room temperature.