Grape Goodness

Bulgur Salad with Grapes and Kale Recipe

Eating a variety of grapes may contribute to heart health by:

• Promoting healthy blood flow
• Reducing oxidative stress
• Improving blood lipids
• Decreasing inflammation

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 1 cup bulgur
• Kosher salt
• 1 cup pecan halves, toasted and roughly chopped
• 2 cups seedless grapes, halved
• 2 cups packed kale or Swiss chard leaves, finely slivered
• 1/2 cup Italian parsley, chopped
• 1/4 cup scallions, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 teaspoons lemon zest, finely grated
• Pinch cayenne
• Black pepper

Preparation

1. Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Stir in bulgur and 1/2 teaspoon salt and remove from heat. Cover and let stand 20 minutes or until most of water is absorbed. Drain well and press to extract any excess water. Let cool and stir in the remaining ingredients. Season well with salt and black pepper. Serve room temperature or chilled.

Serves Yield 6 servings
Compliments Of:California Table Grapes

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