Lemon Dill Bulgur Salad with Salmon
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Recipe type: entree
Serves: 4
 
Ingredients
  • 3 cups warm water
  • 1½ cups bulgur
  • ¼ cups lemon juice
  • 2 T. olive oil
  • 1 T. snipped fresh dill or 1 tsp dried dill
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • 1 cup coursely chopped arugula
  • ¾ cups chopped, seeded cucumber
  • ½ cup thinly sliced green onions (4)
  • 1 8-0z fresh skinless salmon fillet
  • ⅛ tsp. each salt and black pepper
  • ¼ cup pomegranate seeds (optional)
  • 2 T. pine nuts, toasted
Instructions
  1. In a large bowl combine the water and bulgar. Cover and let stand for 1 hour; drain.
  2. Meanwhile, preheat overn to 450. Line a baking sheet with foil; set aside.
  3. In a bowl whisk lemon juice, oil, dill, and ½ tsp. salt.
  4. Add arugula, cucumber, green onions, and drained bulgur; toss gently to coat.
  5. Rinse Salmon; pat dry with paper towels. Place salmon on the baking sheet. sprinkle with the ⅛ tsps salt and pepper.
  6. Bake for 4 to 6 minutes per ½-inch thickness or until salmon flakes with a fork. Remove from oven.
  7. Break salmon into large chunks. (make sure the salmon is cooked through, but don't overbake).
  8. To serve, divide bulgur mixture among serving plates. Add salmon to each; toss gently. sprinkle with pomegranate seeds and pine nuts.
Recipe by JOYFUL scribblings at https://www.joyfulscribblings.com/2014/06/lemon-dill-bulgur-salad-salmon/