Grain Salad with goat cheese

This could be a light lunch, or a side dish or maybe even an afternoon snack.  

With flavors that are similar to a Caprese salad, I cannot get enough of this tasty treat, which also happens to be pretty darn healthy as well.  Whole grains, veggies, and a little goat cheese and vinegar to top off the flavor explosion that goes on in your mouth.  

Bold statement, I know, but it is true.  

I was unsure if I would like this and I definitely didn't think Logan would like it at all.

But I do, and he did, and you will!

ENJOY!

Mediterranean Grain Salad

1 1/3 cups medium-grind bulgur

S&P

2 2/3 cups boiling water

1 pint grape tomatoes, halved

1 1/2 cups loosely packed fresh flat leaf parsley, coarsely chopped 

(Or Basil if you are a parsley hater like myself)

2 small shallots, minced

1/4 cup red wine vinegar

2 T plus 2 tsp olive oil

4 oz fresh goat cheese, crumbled

In a heatproof bowl, combine bulgur, 1 tsp salt and boiling water.  Cover and let stand until tender but slightly chewy, about 30 min. 

Drain bulgur in a fine sieve, pressing to remove liquid; return to bowl. Add tomatoes, Parsley (or basil),

shallots, vinegar, and oil.

Season with salt and pepper, and toss.  Serve topped with cheese.

Serves 4. 

Logan Rating: ***