Sunday, October 23, 2011

Cucumber Shrimp Salad with Feta


Try this amazing salad any time of the day!! Take it to work and have it for lunch!! Check out the nutrition information at the bottom!! 
Ingredients:cucumber shrimp salad with feta image
2/3 cup medium-grind bulgur (next to the rice in most supermarkets)
1 2/3 cup water
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
12 oz precooked peeled or thawed frozen shrimp, coarsely chopped
3/8 tsp black pepper
1 cup diced cucumber
1 pint grape tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup chopped parsley
2 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup (2 oz) crumbled feta cheese
1/4 tsp salt
Directions: 
1. In a saucepan, combine bulgur, water, and 2 tablespoons lemon juice; bring to a boil. Cover and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and let cool.
2. Place shrimp in large serving bowl. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons lemon juice and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Let stand for 5 minutes.
3. Stir in cucumber, tomatoes, onion, parsley, oil, and cheese. Add salt, remaining lemon juice, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper and toss.
4. Stir in cooled bulgur. Divide evenly into four salad bowls.
Nutrition Info:
Makes four servings. Per serving: 301 calories, 12 g fat (3.5 g saturated), 513 mg sodium, 27 g carbs, 6 g fiber, 24 g protein

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