Citrus Bulgur Salad With Sunflower Seeds Recipes

CITRUS SALAD WITH TOASTED SEEDS AND PINE NUTS

Steps:

• Gently toast the sunflower and sesame seeds with the pine nuts in small pan over medium heat.
• Combine the shallot, preserves or honey, Dijon, juice and vinegar. Whisk in the extra-virgin olive oil to emulsify and season with salt and pepper.
• Combine the lettuce with the tarragon, orange and grapefruit sections, dress with the seeds and dressing just before serving.

CITRUS BULGUR SALAD WITH SUNFLOWER SEEDS

Steps:

• Place the bulgur wheat in a casserole with lid, add the boiling water, stir with a fork, and leave to soak for 20 minutes until the water has been absorbed (drain the bulgur in a strainer if any water is left).
• In a mixing bowl, whisk together the orange juice,lemon juice, olive oil, honey, salt and pepper, and pour the mixture over the bulgur wheat.
• Add the prepared vegetables, raisins, roasted sunflower seeds, and dried mint, and mix well.

AUTUMN GREENS SALAD WITH SUNFLOWER SEEDS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Toast sunflower seeds on a rimmed baking sheet in a single layer until golden, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Set aside to cool. Meanwhile, stir mustard, lemon juice, salt, and maple syrup together in a small bowl; whisk in oil until emulsified.
• Toss brussels sprouts, chard, and kale together. Stir in sunflower seeds and pour in dressing; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

CRUNCHY BULGUR SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the bulgur following pack instructions, then drain and tip into a large serving bowl to cool. Meanwhile, put the edamame beans in a small bowl, pour over boiling water, leave for 1 min, then drain. Put in a serving bowl with the peppers, radishes, almonds, mint and parsley.
• Peel one orange, carefully cut away the segments and add to the bowl. Squeeze the juice of the other into a jam jar with the oil. Season well and shake to emulsify. If you're following our Healthy Diet Plan - separate the salad into four bowls or lunchboxes, pour half of the dressing onto the two portions being eaten today and store the remainder in the fridge for a later day. The salad will keep in the fridge for 2 days.