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Fresh Spinach & Bulgur Salad

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Ingredients

Serves 4-6
3/4 cup bulgur
1 cup boiling hot water
salt and pepper to taste
2-4 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 lbs zucchini or yellow squash, sliced into 1/2 inch thick rounds
1 small red onion, chopped
1/4 tsp or a pinch of dried thyme
1/2 cup cherry or plum tomatoes, sliced
1 cup English cucumber, cut into quarters and chopped
4 cups fresh baby spinach
1/2 cup fresh basil, cut chiffonade style


Directions

Note: The bulgur can be replaced with cooked quinoa or textured vegetable protein (TVP)

1. To cook the bulgur: Combine with the boiling water in a bowl, cover and let rest for 20 minutes. Fluff with a fork and season with salt and pepper. Let cool for 5-10 minutes.

2. While the bulgur is cooling, coat a large sauté pan with cooking spray and heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Sauté the squash and onion with a pinch of dried thyme until tender. Transfer to plate to cool.

3. In a large bowl toss the cooked vegetable with the bulgur, tomatoes, cucumbers, spinach and basil. Add the desired amount of vinaigrette (see recipe below), salt and pepper to taste.