Cracked Wheat Salad *

Cook: 20 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: Mediterranean

A vibrant cracked wheat salad bursting with citrus, nuts, and herbs, perfect as a fresh side dish for gatherings or light meals with bold flavors.

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Ingredients

  • 4 c. water
  • 2 c. bulgur
  • 1 c. chopped pecans
  • 1 c. dried currants
  • 4 Tbsp. chopped parsley
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • grated zest of 1 orange
  • 1 can mandarin oranges or 1 orange, cut up
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • orange juice to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large saucepan, combine water and bulgur.
  2. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes or until water is absorbed and wheat is tender, but not mushy.
  3. Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate, uncovered, until cool.
  4. Add chopped pecans, dried currants, chopped parsley, olive oil, grated orange zest, mandarin oranges or orange pieces, salt, pepper, and orange juice.
  5. Mix well and serve.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

536 kcal 27% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 11.7g 23% DV
Total Fat 44.5g 57% DV
Carbs 31.9g 12% DV
Fiber 12g 43% DV
Sugar 9.6g 19% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9793.3mg 100% DV
Potassium 1882.3mg 40% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 18mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 102.5mg 100% DV
Calcium 92.8mg 7% DV
Iron 15.2mg 84% DV
Diet fit High-fiber
Contains Wheat/Gluten Tree nuts

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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