Lentil-Bulgar Salad

[josiespcah6ojsh]

1 c dry lentils
2 c water

1 c bulgar wheat
1 c boiling water

1/4 c olive oil
1/4 c lemon juice
2 cloves garlic,crushed
1 t salt
1/2 t oregano
2 Tbs freshly minced mint
2 to 3 Tbs freshly minced dill or 2-3 t dried dill
black pepper
1/4 c freshly minced papsley
1/3 c finely minced red onion
1 bell pepper diced
1/2 stalk minced celery
1/2 c feta cheese
1/2 c olives
1 med tomato diced
1/2 c chopped,toasted walnuts
lemon wedge for garnish

place lentils in med. sauce pan,cover with water,and bring just to a boiling point.turn heat on low,partially cover,and simmer without agitation 20-25 min. or until tender but not mushy.drain and transfer to a large bowl.

while the lentils are cooking,place the bulgar in a small bowl.add boiling water,cover with a plate and let it stand 10-15 min. add everything to the lentils except tomato chunks,walnuts,and lemon wedges. mix gently,cover,and refrigerate.top with garnishes

from The New Moosewood Cookbook
since i wrote it the old forums i redid it
laura

[goldenpath]

I will have to try this one. Sounds Yummy!

[josiespcah6ojsh]

i made this tonight and it was yummy. as the cook suggests in the book,i had it with pita chips. its also good for a potluck. i added some diced tomatos from a can and a little more feta.why not?

laura