Bulgur Salad with Grapes and Feta Cheese

Recipe from Everyday Food

Husband-Tested in Alice’s Kitchen

Serves 3-4

Tender and chewy, bulgur wheat is a good source of dietary fiber as well as protein.  This refreshing salad will be perfect for the lunchbox or picnic.

½ cup fine-grained bulgur wheat

½ teaspoon coarse salt

¾ cup boiling water

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1 Tablespoon olive oil

coarse salt and ground pepper

2 Tablespoons minced scallion

¾ cup halved seedless grapes

½ cup chopped walnuts

½ cup crumbled feta cheese

In a medium bowl, combine ½ cup fine-grain bulgur wheat, ½ teaspoon coarse salt, and ¾ cup boiling water.  Cover; let stand until bulgur is tender, 30 minutes

In a large bowl, whisk together 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice and 1 Tablespoon olive oil; season with coarse salt and ground pepper.  Add 2 Tablespoons minced scallion, ¾ cup halved seedless grapes, ½ cup each toasted chopped walnuts and crumbled feta.  Add bulgur; toss.