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Tabbouleh Chicken Curry Salad

Servings 8

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Sunnyland #3 coarse bulgur wheat
  • 1 tsp. tsp. curry powder
  • 1-3/4 cups chicken broth - low salt
  • 4-6 chicken breasts cooked, cubed or shredded
  • 1 cup chicken broth - low salt
  • 2 tsp. curry powder
  • 1 cup celery thinly sliced
  • 3/4 cup carrots slivered
  • 1/2 cup mixed raisins natural and golden
  • 2-3 figs chopped
  • 1/3 cup chopped parsley

Dressing ingredients:

  • 1/3 cup soy-based mayonnaise or regular mayonnaise
  • 1/2 to 1 tsp. curry powder to taste
  • 1/2 freshly squeezed lemon
  • 2-3 tbs. extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. freshly ground pepper

Instructions

  • Exotic and mellow curry flavors this recipe, which includes crunchy celery, sweet raisins and figs. Enjoy the noble flavors as they provide balance to this recipe.
  • Toast the bulgur wheat lightly with 1 tsp. curry powder in a nonstick skillet (stirring constantly until golden brown). Pour bulgur wheat into hot chicken broth (very slowly), stir only once; cover and bring to a boil. Turn off heat and let liquid absorb until bulgur wheat is al dente. Remove cover and let cool.
  • Cook chicken in 1 cup of chicken broth with 2 tsp. of curry powder in large sauce pan; bring to a boil, let simmer for 30 minutes; let cool then cube or shred.
  • Mix dressing ingredients together.
  • Combine bulgur wheat, chicken, celery, carrots, raisins, figs and parsley together in a large bowl; add dressing and mix gently; cover and chill. Garnish with sliced cabbage.
  • Let the flavors marry! Make 6 hours before or 1 day ahead and refrigerate.

Notes

Per Serving Nutrition Info: 400 cal; (150 from fat); 16g total fat; (3g sat fat); 37g prot; 27g total carb; 100mg chol; 470mg sod; 6g fiber; 11g sugar
Nutritional analysis for these recipes may vary slightly depending on choice of ingredients.