TABBOULEH FRUIT SALAD: Daily Diabetic Recipe

TABBOULEH FRUIT SALAD

Yield: 6 servings
Source: "The Complete Diabetes Prevention Plan"

INGREDIENTS
- 2-1/2 cups prepared bulgur wheat
- 3/4 cup seedless red grapes
- 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
- 1/2 cup sliced scallions
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sliced almonds or pine nuts
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint

Dressing Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS
Combine the bulgur wheat, grapes, apricots, scallions, almonds
or pine nuts, parsley, and mint and toss to mix well. Combine
the dressing ingredients in a small bowl and stir to mix well.
Add the dressing to the salad and toss to mix well. Cover the
salad and chill for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (per 3/4 cup serving):
Calories: 186, Carbohydrate: 27 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg,
Fat: 8.2 g, Saturated Fat: 0.9 g, Fiber: 5.7 g,
Protein: 4.6 g, Sodium: 204 mg, Calcium: 42 mg
Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Starch, 1 Fruit, 1 Fat