California Walnuts | Essential Food for Health

Ingredients

1 cup dry bulgur
1 cup boiling vegetable broth, homemade or canned
1 cup carrots, peeled and shredded
1 cup corn (fresh, frozen (thawed or canned (drained)
1/2 cup Cotia cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
1 can (15-ounce)black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup California English Walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped
1/3 cup dried cranberries

1/3 cup fresh orange juice
1/3 cup fresh lime juice
2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 medium jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped
2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/3 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin (optional)

Directions

In a large bowl combine the bulgur and the broth. Stir to blend. Cover and set aside until the liquid has been absorbed by the bulgur, about 30 minutes. Fluff the bulgur with a fork. Add the carrots, the corn, the cheese, the cilantro, the beans, the walnuts and the cranberries. Stir to combine.

In a small bowl whisk together the orange juice, the lime juice, the lemon juice, the jalapeño, the oil, the salt, the pepper and the cumin (if using). Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to blend.

Can be served at room temperature or chilled. If serving chilled cover salad while chilling.