Cracked
Wheat Salad with Peppers & Basil
Ingredients
2tbsp sesame seeds
2-3oz/50-75g cracked wheat, also known as bulgar wheat
1 small green pepper, chopped into 2.5cm/1in pieces
1 small red pepper, chopped into 2cm/1in pieces
1 small yellow pepper, chopped into 2cm/1in pieces
2tbsp/30ml olive oil
2tbsp/30ml lemon juice
1½tbsp/7.5ml clear honey
1 handful fresh basil
Method
1. Toast sesame seeds in a small frying pan for two minutes until lightly
browned. Cover cracked wheat with boiling water for 15-20 minutes. Drain and
allow to dry.
2. Place the chopped peppers into a large bowl with the cracked wheat
and toasted sesame seeds.
3. Combine the olive oil, lemon juice and clear honey, pour over the
salad, and mix well. This salad will benefit from chilling to allow the flavour
to develop fully.
4. Half an hour before serving, tear the fresh basil leaves into smaller
pieces, gently stir half into the salad, and sprinkle the remaining basil over
the top.
Cooks
note: This salad can also be served as a starter, accompanied
by an olive oil bread, such as Italian foccacia, or ciabatta.
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