Chef Recipes

Cracked Wheat Salad with Shrimp and Tomatoes

2 cups boiling water
1 cup cracked (bulgur) wheat

3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 coves minced garlic
12 ounces cooked shrimp, peeled, deveined and chopped
¾ pound red tomatoes cut into ¼ inch strips
¾ pound yellow tomatoes cut into ¼ inch strips
1 seedless cucumber diced
¼ cup small diced red onion
½ cup chopped scallions
½ cup fresh basil
¼ cup mint
2 tablespoons dill
Salt and pepper to taste

1. Stir cracked wheat into boiling water cover, remove from heat and let stand for 15 minutes.
2. Combine herbs olive oil, lemon juice and salt and pepper with cucumbers tomatoes and red onion in a large bowl let sit for 30 minutes to macerate and develop it flavor.
3. Spread cracked wheat on a sheet pan to cool completely.
4. Combine all ingredients in the bowl with the macerating vegetables. Season with additional salt and pepper.