Orange Cashew Bulgur Salad

Prep and "cook" time: 35 minutes
Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1 and 1/2 cups of bulgur
• 1/3 cup orange juice
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons of honey (or less, depending on how sweet you want it to be)
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 2 teaspoons fresh grated orange zest
• 1 and 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 and 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 4 green onions, chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves (or parsley, or nothing)
  
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves (coriander)
• 1 15-ounce can mandarin oranges packed in juice, drained
• 1/2 cup roasted, lightly salted cashew pieces

Directions

1. In a bowl combine bulgur and water. Let bulgur soak, uncovered, until softened, about 30 minutes. If, after 30 min, there is too much water left, press out the excess water.
2. In a large bowl whisk together orange juice, lemon juice, honey, cumin, mustard, orange zest, cinnamon, salt, pepper, and oil until emulsified; season with additional salt & pepper to taste.
   
3. Add bulgur, raisins, green onions, mint, cilantro, and oranges to dressing and toss well.
   
4. Chill until ready to serve. Just before serving, stir in cashews.

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