Citrus Bulgur Salad With Sunflower Seeds Food

CITRUS SALAD WITH TOASTED SEEDS AND PINE NUTS

Steps:

• Gently toast the sunflower and sesame seeds with the pine nuts in small pan over medium heat.
• Combine the shallot, preserves or honey, Dijon, juice and vinegar. Whisk in the extra-virgin olive oil to emulsify and season with salt and pepper.
• Combine the lettuce with the tarragon, orange and grapefruit sections, dress with the seeds and dressing just before serving.

SESAME, SUNFLOWER AND CARROT SALAD

Steps:

• Shred carrots with a hand grater or in a food processor fitted with grating attachment. Place carrots in a large bowl with next 4 ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients until blended. Pour dressing over the carrot mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

CITRUS BULGUR SALAD WITH SUNFLOWER SEEDS

Steps:

• Place the bulgur wheat in a casserole with lid, add the boiling water, stir with a fork, and leave to soak for 20 minutes until the water has been absorbed (drain the bulgur in a strainer if any water is left).
• In a mixing bowl, whisk together the orange juice,lemon juice, olive oil, honey, salt and pepper, and pour the mixture over the bulgur wheat.
• Add the prepared vegetables, raisins, roasted sunflower seeds, and dried mint, and mix well.

ARUGULA SALAD WITH CANDIED SUNFLOWER SEEDS AND STRAWBERRY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• To a blender, add the strawberry jam, sherry vinegar, lemon zest and juice, garlic, mustard, sriracha and salt. Blend well. With the motor running, slowly add the oil in a steady stream until the vinaigrette is emulsified and thick.
• Melt the butter with the agave in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sunflower seeds, stirring to coat. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet and sprinkle with the sea salt. Roast for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring halfway through. Remove from the oven, and let cool completely.
• Arrange the arugula on a large serving platter. Scatter with the candied sunflower seeds, and drizzle with 1/2 cup of the dressing. Serve immediately.

CRUNCHY BULGUR SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the bulgur following pack instructions, then drain and tip into a large serving bowl to cool. Meanwhile, put the edamame beans in a small bowl, pour over boiling water, leave for 1 min, then drain. Put in a serving bowl with the peppers, radishes, almonds, mint and parsley.
• Peel one orange, carefully cut away the segments and add to the bowl. Squeeze the juice of the other into a jam jar with the oil. Season well and shake to emulsify. If you're following our Healthy Diet Plan - separate the salad into four bowls or lunchboxes, pour half of the dressing onto the two portions being eaten today and store the remainder in the fridge for a later day. The salad will keep in the fridge for 2 days.

SEAFOOD SALAD WITH WARM CITRUS DRESSING

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a medium-sized skillet over medium heat; add garlic, ginger and shallot; cook, stirring often, until tender, about 4 minutes.
• Stir in lime zest and juice, orange zest and juice, sugar, salt and pepper to taste; cook 1 minute then slowly whisk in remaining oil.
• Toss together greens, cilantro, and mint in a large serving bowl.
• Arrange orange sections, scallops and shrimp on to of the greens; sprinkle with sunflower seeds and edible flowers, if desired.
• Pour 1/4 cup of the warm dressing over salad; toss to coat.
• Add additional dressing as needed.
• *To toast sunflower seeds, heat them in a small dry pan over low heat, stirring often, until lightly browned; immediately remove seeds from the pan to stop cooking.