Mediterranean Tabbouleh Salad W/ Chicken

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Mediterranean Tabbouleh Salad W/ Chicken
Wed, 04-09-2008 - 7:28am
Mediterranean Tabbouleh Salad With ChickenAdd some Mediterranean flavor to the mix with this fresh and flavorful salad. Mint and parsley give a unique and scrumptious edge to this soon-to-be favorite.

PREP: 30 minutes STAND: 30 minutes CHILL: 4 to 24 hours MAKES: 6 servings

1 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup bulgur
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 cup finely chopped, seeded cucumber
1 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint or 1 tablespoon dried mint, crushed
1/3 to 1/2 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
12 large romaine leaves
18 ounces grilled or broiled skinless, boneless chicken breast halves,* sliced

1. In a large bowl combine the water and bulgur. Let stand for 30 minutes. Drain bulgur through a fine sieve, using a large spoon to push out excess water. Return bulgur to bowl. Stir in tomatoes, cucumber, parsley, green onions, and mint.

2. For dressing, in a screw-top jar combine lemon juice, oil, kosher salt, and pepper. Cover and shake well. Pour dressing over the bulgur mixture. Toss lightly to coat. Cover and chill for 4 to 24 hours, stirring occasionally. Bring to room temperature before serving.

3. For each serving, place 2 romaine leaves on a serving plate. Top each with 2/3 cup of the bulgur mixture and 3 ounces of the cooked chicken.

Nutrition Facts per serving: 298 cal., 13 g total fat (2 g sat. fat), 72 mg chol., 324 mg sodium, 17 g carbo., 5 g fiber, 30 g pro.

*Note: To grill chicken breast halves, lightly sprinkle chicken with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. For a charcoal grill, place chicken on the rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium coals. Grill for 10 to 12 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink (170°F), turning once halfway through grilling. (For a gas grill, preheat grill. Reduce heat to medium. Place chicken on grill rack over heat. Cover and grill as above.)

To broil chicken breast halves, lightly sprinkle chicken with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Place chicken on the unheated rack of a broiler pan. Broil chicken 4 to 5 inches from the heat for 12 to 15 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink (170°F), turning once halfway through broiling.

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