Mediterranean Grain Salad

• 1 1/3 cups medium-grind bulgur
• Coarse salt and ground pepper
• 2 2/3 cups boiling water
• 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
• 1 1/2 cups loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley, coarsely chopped
• 2 small shallots, minced
• 1/4 cup red-wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 4 ounces fresh goat cheese, crumbled

1. In a heatproof bowl, combine bulgur, 1 teaspoon salt, and the boiling water.
2. Cover and let stand until tender but slightly chewy, about 30 minutes.
3. Drain bulgur in a fine sieve, pressing to remove liquid; return to bowl.
4. Add tomatoes, parsley, shallots, vinegar, and oil.
5. Season with salt and pepper, and toss.
6. Serve topped with cheese.
7. (Per Serving)
8. Calories: 358
9. Fat: 16.2g (5.6g Saturated Fat)
10. Protein: 12.9g
11. Carbohydrates: 44.9g
12. Fiber: 10.7g

salt, boiling water, grape tomatoes, parsley, shallots, redwine vinegar, olive oil, goat cheese

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/mediterranean-grain-salad-387690 (may not work)