In upcoming weeks, students in several classrooms will be making a easy and delicious salad featuring bulgur, pears and mint. It would make a delightful addition to your holiday table. I’ll bet your young chef would love to lend a helping hand in the kitchen!
Minty Bulgar Wheat & Pear Salad
1 cup uncooked bulgur wheat
1 1/2 cups boiling water
¾ teaspoon dried mint
3 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 Tablespoons olive oil
1 Tablespoon sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
2 cups diced pears
2 cups diced cucumber
1. Combine boiling water, bulgur and dried mint in a large bowl. Cover with a plate and let stand 1 hour or until water is absorbed. Drain off any excess water.
2. Combine lemon juice, lime juice, olive oil, sugar and salt.
3. Add pear, cucumber and mint. Toss to combine.
4. Chill 1 hour.
Option: Replace the dried mint with 1 cup finely chopped fresh mint, adding it in the last step, with the pears and cucumber.
Yield: 8 servings
