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Spinach and Bulgur Salad





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Makes 5 or 6 servings

During the walk home from a belly-dancing class, Nan Kelley Lofas stopped at a deli for dinner. The spinach and feta salad she ordered didn't taste as good as she thought it could, so she experimented at home. The result is this salad.

 2/3 cup bulgur wheat
 12 cups (about 10 oz.) spinach leaves, rinsed and drained
 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
 1/3 cup chopped fresh dill
 3/4 cup (4 oz.) crumbled feta cheese
 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
 2 tablespoons olive oil
  Salt and pepper
Step 1
1

In a small bowl, combine bulgur and 1 1/2 cups boiling water. Let stand until bulgur is tender to bite, about 15 minutes.

Step 2
2

Meanwhile, stack spinach leaves and cut into 1/4-inch-wide strips.

Step 3
3

Place spinach, onions, dill, and cheese in a wide bowl. Pour bulgur into a fine strainer and press out the excess water. Add bulgur to bowl with spinach.

Step 4
4

Mix vinegar and oil. Add to salad and mix. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories158
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8.9g12%

Saturated Fat 3.5g18%
Cholesterol 17mg6%
Sodium 253mg11%
Total Carbohydrate 15g6%

Dietary Fiber 4.3g16%
Protein 6.1g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.