Weekly Recipe: Bulgur Salad

This is the first of a weekly series on recipes that I love and would love to try. This first one I make often.

Taken from googleimages but almost identical to the one I make.

BULGUR SALAD

1 cup bulgur

1 onion (any variety)

1/2 red pepper

1 8oz can peas (or frozen or fresh)

1 can tuna

1 can mushrooms

2 hard-boiled eggs

1 generous handful raisins

1 generous handful walnuts

1 4oz can corn

1 large tomato

Juice of one lemon

Apple cider vinegar (to taste)

Extra virgin olive oil (to taste)

Add the following spices according to taste:

salt

pepper

oregano

red pepper flakes

garlic powder

thyme 

parsley

rosemary

Cook the bulgur according to package directions. While it's cooking mix the remaining ingredients together in a large bowl to marinate. Add the cooked bulgur and adjust your seasonings to taste. I usually use this recipe as a main dish served with some fruit and cheese. Or you can make it a side with a nice piece of grilled fish or chicken.

This is a very flexible recipe. You can add any fresh (or canned) vegetables you like and any seasonings you like. I usually just throw this together with what I have in the kitchen at the time.

I like bulgur because it is a nice change from eating quinoa, whole wheat couscous, whole wheat pasta, whole wheat bread and whole wheat rice all the time! Plus, it is incredibly fast cooking. If you want a detailed breakdown of the health benefits and nutritional information of bulgur take a look here. 

But you should know by now the health benefits of whole grain products (to name a few): 

• They have a high fiber content, which keeps you fuller longer
• It's great for your heart and cholestorol levels 
• Fights belly bulge. 

Processed foods should not be eaten at all or in low moderation.