Fruited Bulgur and Lentil Salad

• 1 cup medium bulgur
• 1/2 cup red lentils
• 1/2 cup shredded carrots
• 1/2 cup chopped dried plums or dates
• 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
• 13 cup chopped parsley
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
• 3 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
• 1 1/2 Tbs. olive oil
• 3 Tbs. pine nuts, toasted
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

1. Bring 1 1/2 cups lightly salted water to a boil in large saucepan.
2. Stir in bulgur.
3. Remove pan from heat, cover and let stand 30 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed.
4. Fluff bulgur with fork, transfer to bowl and let cool.
5. Meanwhile, combine lentils in saucepan with enough water to cover by 1/2 inch.
6. Heat over medium heat, and cook until lentils are tender, about 5 minutes.
7. Drain, rinse under cold running water and drain well.
8. Add lentils, carrots, dried plums, apricots, parsley, mint, lemon juice, oil and pine nuts to bulgur, and toss to mix.
9. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

bulgur, red lentils, carrots, dates, apricots, parsley, fresh mint, lemon juice, olive oil, pine nuts, salt

Taken from www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/fruited-bulgur-and-lentil-salad/ (may not work)