Summer Bulgur Veggie Salad

Ingredients

  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 2 cups #2 -grind bulgur
  • 1 pound thin green beans
  • Juice of 2 lemons
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup red and yellow cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • ½ cup roasted salted almonds (coarsely crushed)
  • ¼ cup coarsely shredded mint leaves
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper

Directions

  1. In a large, heatproof bowl, pour the boiling water over the bulgur. Cover with plastic wrap and let stand until the water is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and boil over high heat until just tender, about 4 minutes. Drain and refresh under cold running water, then pat dry. Cut the green beans crosswise.
  3. In a small bowl, stir together the lemon juice and olive oil. Fluff the bulgur with 2 forks. Add the green beans, cherry tomatoes, almonds, mint and lemon dressing. Season with salt and pepper and mix well. Transfer the bulgur salad to a large serving bowl and serve lightly chilled or at room temperature.