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Powerhouse Bulgur Salad with Orange Vinaigrette

Packed full of fresh greens, fruits, and pecans, this Bulgur Salad is topped with the perfect zing of citrusy Orange Vinaigrette.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 231kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 1 cup bulgur
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups torn kale leaves
  • 1 apple (chopped)
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 avocado (pitted and chopped)
  • 3 ounces crumbled goat cheese (optional)

For the vinaigrette:

  • 1/2 navel orange (juice and zest)
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon minced ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Place the bulgur in a saucepan with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and allow the mixture to simmer for 12-15 minutes or until tender. Drain off any excess liquid. If you want to serve the salad cold immediately, rinse the bulgur with cold water. Otherwise, you can let it cool on its own.
  • Place the orange juice, olive oil, balsamic, honey, ginger, and salt in a jelly jar with a tight lid and shake it up until fully combined, about 1 minute. Taste, and season as needed.
  • Place the kale in a large bowl and drizzle a small amount of the orange vinaigrette over top. Rub the kale leaves between your fingers for 1-2 minutes, massaging it until it softens.
  • Toss the cooked bulgur in the bowl with the kale, apples, pecans, cranberries, avocado and goat cheese (if desired). Pour the remaining vinaigrette over everything and stir to combine. Serve warm or chill for several hours or overnight.

Notes

  • Serves 6-8 as a side dish or about 4 as a hearty main dish.
  • This dish keeps well in an airtight container in the fridge for about 4 days. Do not add the avocado until ready to serve.
Course Salads
Cuisine American
Keyword bulgur salad, kale blugur salad, orange vinaigrette

Nutrition

Calories: 231kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 185mg | Potassium: 287mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 810IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 1mg
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