• 1/3 cup bulgur
• 1/3 cup pine nuts
• 4 cups water
• 2 cloves garlic (optional)
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp. cayenne (optional)
• 1/4 cup plus 1 Tbs. olive oil
• 4 scallions, minced
• 2 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped
• 1 cup fresh Italian parsley, chopped
• 1/2 cup fresh mint, chopped

Place bulgur and pine nuts in water. Soak 45 minutes. Drain off excess water. Combine next 5 ingredients and sea salt to taste in a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Shake vigorously. Combine bulgur mixture and remaining ingredients with the dressing and chill.

Per serving: calories 301, fat 23.4g, 66% calories from fat, cholesterol 0mg, protein 6.5g, carbohydrates 20.2g, fiber 5.7g, sugar 5.9g, sodium 31mg, diet points 7.3.

Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.0, Vegetable: 1.6, Fruit: 0.1, Bread: 0.5, Lean meat: 0.0, Fat: 4.3, Sugar: 0.0, Very lean meat protein: 0.3

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