Bulgur Wheat and Shrimp Salad Recipe

Bulgur Wheat and Shrimp Salad Recipe

  • 1 cup bulgur wheat
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 carrot, coarsely grated
  • 1 tomato, diced
  • 1 (7 ounce) can baby corn, sliced into rounds
  • 1/2 cucumber, diced
  • 7 ounces peeled cooked shrimp
  • Lime and chili dressing:
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed dried chilies
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  1. Put the bulgur wheat in a saucepan with 3 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then simmer until the bulgur is tender and all of the water has been absorbed, about 10 minutes. Spread in a flat dish and allow to cool slightly.
  2. Combine the onion, carrot, tomato, corn, cucumber, and shrimp in a large salad bowl. Add the bulgur and stir together.
  3. For the dressing, place the oil, lime juice, garlic, and chilies in a small bowl; add salt and pepper to taste. Whisk with a fork. Stir the dressing into the salad, tossing to coat all the ingredients evenly. Cover the salad and keep it in the refrigerator if not serving immediately.