Lunch: Veggie Bulgur Salad

Flecked with fresh herbs and crisp cucumber, this easy, make-ahead whole-grain salad helps fight belly fat.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Lemon

Health and fertility benefits of Veggie Bulgur Salad

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to.

Ingredients

1 large lemon
1 c. bulgur
1 c. water
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. grape tomatoes
1 c. chopped seedless cucumber
3/4 c. fresh parsley
3/4 c. fresh mint
2 tsp. olive oil
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper

Instructions

From lemon, grate 1 teaspoon peel and squeeze 3 tablespoons juice. In microwave-safe 2-quart bowl, combine lemon peel, bulgur, water, and salt. Cover with vented plastic wrap and cook in microwave on High 3 minutes. Remove from microwave and let stand until all liquid is absorbed and bulgur is tender, 5 to 10 minutes
In large bowl, toss bulgur mixture with lemon juice, tomatoes, cucumber, parsley, mint, olive oil, and pepper. Serve at room temperature, or cover and refrigerate up to 2 days. Makes about 4 1/2 cups.

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