Spicy Pear and Bulgur Salad

 

2

cups boiling water

2/3

cup uncooked bulgur

2

medium pears, peeled and coarsely chopped (about 2 cups)

1/2

cup raisins

1/4

cup orange juice

2

tablespoons packed brown sugar

1

teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 1 Pour boiling water over bulgur in medium bowl; let stand 1 hour. Drain any remaining water from bulgur; cool 15 minutes.
• 2 Mix bulgur, pears and raisins in large bowl.
• 3 Shake orange juice, brown sugar and cinnamon in tightly covered container. Pour over bulgur mixture; toss to mix. Cover and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours to blend flavors.