Lunch: Tomato and Corn Bulgur Salad

Recipe by Katie Barreira You can make this fresh, summery picnic dish up to two days ahead. If you'd like a fresh herb garnish, pack the leaves separately, and sprinkle onto the salad shortly before serving.

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Lemon, Nuts, Basil

Health benefits of Tomato and Corn Bulgur Salad

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form. Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Ingredients

1 cup water
1 cup cracked bulgur wheat
3/4 cup basil leaves
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
5/8 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
1 1/4 cups fresh corn kernels
3/4 cup thinly vertically sliced red onion, soaked in cold water for 10 minutes, and drained
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
2 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled

Instructions

Bring 1 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan.
Combine the boiling water and bulgur in a mixing bowl. Let mixture stand, covered, 25 minutes or until all water is absorbed.
Place the basil, oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a blender; process until pureed.
Use a fork to fluff the bulgur. Add the dressing, tomatoes, corn, onion, and pine nuts to the grains; toss to combine. Sprinkle with crumbled bacon.

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