Toasted Corn and Bulgur Salad

Description

I obtained this recipe from an estate sale when I purchased the family collection from the Sullivan Estate in Dallas, Texas in 1988. From "Catsrecipes Y-Group"

Ingredients

• ¾ cup dry bulgur
• ⅓ cups water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup fresh corn cut from ears
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
• ⅓ cup chopped scallions
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon pepper

Procedures

1. In a large heavy dry skillet toast bulgur over medium heat for 10 minutes stirring occasionally until lightly browned.
2. Add water and salt and bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer covered for 10 minutes.
3. Remove from heat and let stand 10 minutes covered.
4. Transfer to bowl and cool in refrigerator.
5. Sauté corn in oil in heavy skillet for 7 minutes.
6. Cool.
7. Add corn, tomatoes, scallions, vinegar and pepper to bulgur.
8. Toss lightly and chill before serving.