BULGUR SALAD WITH SPINACH, CHICKPEAS, AND APPLES

1 ½ cups medium-grind bulgur, rinsed

½ teaspoon table salt, plus salt for cooking bulgur

5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 shallot, minced

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

½ teaspoon grated lemon zest, plus ¼ cup juice (2 lemons)

1 tablespoon honey

1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed

5 ounces (5 cups) baby spinach, chopped

2 apples, cored and cut into ½-inch pieces

    ½ cup walnuts, toasted and chopped

  1. Bring 4 quarts water to boil in large pot. Stir in bulgur and I teaspoon salt

    and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain well, spread over rimmed

    baking sheet, and set aside to cool, about 15 minutes.

  2. Meanwhile, whisk oil, shallot, paprika, and lemon zest together in large

    bowl, then microwave until bubbling and fragrant, about 30 seconds. Whisk

    in lemon juice, honey, and salt.

  3. Add cooled bulgur, chickpeas, spinach, and apples to vinaigrette and toss

to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and sprinkle with walnuts.

Serve.

Course🍚Side Dish

Diets🌱Vegan...

Category🥗Salad

CuisineMediterranean

Occasions📆Everyday🏞️Picnic🍲Potluck

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 20m

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