Bulgur & Black Bean Summer Fruit Salad

Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup bulgar wheat (coarse)
• 2 cups water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/4 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar or 1 teaspoon raw sugar
• 3 -4 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint leaves (optional)
• 2/3 cup chopped almonds (toasted)
• 1 lb fresh strawberries, diced
• 1/2 lb fresh blueberries
• 1 ripe mango, peeled and chopped

Recipe

• 1 bring water to a boil; add bulgur, cinnamon and salt. stir. let simmer 10-15 minute (until water is absorbed and bulgur is tender).
• 2 move from heat. add beans, dressing, chopped mint leaves and almonds. mix well.
• 3 gently stir in blueberries, chopped mango and strawberries.
• 4 cover and refrigerate 1 hour or more.