95 minutes
A tangy and satisfying salad featuring bulgur, arugula, and white beans, perfect for a hearty meal.
Bulgur
cups
Cremini Mushrooms, thinly sliced
cups
Cannellini Beans, cooked, drained and rinsed
cups
Red Onion, quartered and sliced thinly
each
Arugula Leaves, lightly packed
cups
cups
cups
tablespoons
Garlic, minced or pressed
cloves
teaspoons
teaspoons
teaspoons
Black Pepper, freshly ground
pinches
1. Prepare Bulgur
Place the bulgur in a small pot or container with a tightly fitting lid and pour 1.33 cups of boiling water over it. Cover it and let it sit for 30 minutes.
2. Prepare Dressing
While the bulgur is steaming, prepare the dressing in a large mixing bowl. Combine 0.25 cup of olive oil, 0.25 cup of red wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar, 2 cloves of minced garlic, 1 teaspoon of paprika, 0.5 teaspoon of dried oregano, 0.75 teaspoon of salt, and several pinches of freshly ground black pepper. Mix everything together well.
3. Marinate Vegetables
Once the dressing is ready, add the 2 cups of thinly sliced cremini mushrooms, 1.5 cups of cooked cannellini beans, and the thinly sliced small red onion to the bowl. Stir occasionally to let the mushrooms, beans, and onion marinate in the dressing.
4. Combine Bulgur and Vegetables
When the bulgur has finished steaming and is still warm, add it to the bowl with the dressing, along with any remaining water. Tear the arugula leaves into smaller pieces and add them to the salad, tossing everything together until well mixed.
5. Chill Salad
Cover the salad and refrigerate it until it is completely chilled, preferably overnight.
Use fresh lemon juice and high-quality extra virgin olive oil for the dressing. Season with salt, pepper, and a touch of honey or maple syrup to balance acidity.
Opt for organic arugula with vibrant green leaves and purchase the best quality canned white beans or cook them from scratch if time allows.
Cook bulgur until al dente and let it cool to room temperature to prevent wilting the arugula.
Serve the salad at room temperature to ensure the flavors are fully appreciated.
Add thinly sliced red onions, cherry tomatoes, toasted nuts, and a pinch of red pepper flakes for a variety of flavors and textures.
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