Bulgur, Spinach, Apple & Toasted Nuts Salad
Servings 4 / Serving Size 1.5 cups
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup bulgur
- 1/2 cup boiling water
- 2 cups spinach, roughly chopped
- 1 large apple, cored and cut in 1/4 inch cubes
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup cucumber, cut in 1/4 inch cubes
- 1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds
For the dressing:
- 1 Tbsp pure date syrup
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Directions
- If you haven’t done so already, toast the slivered almonds by placing them in a cookie sheet and baking them at 250ºF for a few minutes until they are golden brown. Take them out and let them cool down.
- In a heat resistant bowl, mix bulgur and boiling water. Cover and let it sit while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.
- Chop the spinach in small pieces. This is optional, but I feel it makes the salad easier to eat.
- Cut cucumber and apple in bite size cubes.
- Whisk together all the dressing ingredients on a bowl or you can use a small jar with a lid and shake it until the ingredients are well mixed.
- Place bulgur and the rest of the salad ingredients in a large bowl, toss together with the dressing until it is well mixed.
- Enjoy!
NOTE: This salad can be made in advance and refrigerated to be used the next day! Great to take leftovers to work the next day!
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