At the GREEN RIVER HEART INSTITUTE, we want your heart-healthy lifestyle to be convenient, fun, and sensible.  An important part of that process is eating healthy, so we've included a number of heart-conscious recipes for your enjoyment.

 

BULGUR WHEAT SALAD

1 cup bulgur wheat
1/4 cup olive oil
3 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
1 Tbsp. finely shredded orange peel
1 large clove garlic, minced
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
1 cup celery, thinly sliced
3/4 cup red sweet pepper, chopped
1/3 cup green onions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup parsley, diced
1 (15 oz.) can garbanzo beans or chick peas

Place 2 cups of water in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Slowly add bulgur and return to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 12 to 15 minutes until grain is tender and water is absorbed. Meanwhile, prepare vinaigrette. In a small bowl stir together oil, vinegar, orange peel, juice, garlic, salt and pepper; set aside.

In a large bowl combine cooked bulgur, celery, sweet pepper, onion, parsley and garbanzo beans. Pour vinaigrette over salad; toss well. Serve immediately or cover and chill for up to 3 days.

Yield: 10 servings
Serving: 1/2 cup

150 calories and 7 grams of fat
20 grams of carbohydrate, 4 grams of protein,
170 milligrams of sodium, and 0 milligrams of cholesterol