Bulgur Wheat and Walnut Salad

By garciamoss

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups fine-grain bulgur wheat
• 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp. tamarind concentrate
• 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
• 1/4 cup pine nuts
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
• 2 scallions, green parts only, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp. tomato paste
• Pinch cayenne pepper
• 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Details

Adapted from saveur.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Place bulgur wheat in a large bowl. Add 2 cups water and 1 tbsp. oil. Set aside until water is absorbed, about 20 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, combine tamarind and 1/3 cup warm water in a medium bowl. Add walnuts, pine nuts, parsley, and scallions to bulgur wheat and mix well. Add remaining 2 tbsp. olive oil, tomato paste, cayenne pepper, and lemon juice to tamarind mixture, season with salt and pepper, and pour over bulgur wheat. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside for 2 hours. Adjust seasoning with salt and cayenne pepper; serve with wedges of toasted pita bread.