Winter Strawberry Salad

itsjdieb
3 days ago
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This December, I wanted to do something fun for you this holiday season that not only keeps you eating good, but feeling good too.

So, I created a Fiber Advent Calendar that you can download and follow for the next 25 days…

My goal with this is to have you try to incorporate a different source of fiber each day. From fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, legumes, and grains — this is your ultimate way to learn that eating different sources of fiber each day is possible AND easy.

Each day of the month I’ll also be posting a recipe on my social media using the fiber source of the day. This way you can see how your favorite gut health RD would actually use these ingredients in real life — simple, flavorful, and totally doable even during the busiest time of year.

My hope is that by the end of these 25 days, you’ll not only hit your fiber goals without overthinking it, but you’ll also feel more confident, creative, and inspired in the kitchen.

Whether you’re trying to support digestion, balance blood sugar, stay fuller longer, or just feel GOOD in your body through the holidays, this Fiber Advent Calendar is going to be your daily dose of nourishment, but in a festive way. Did I mention that most of the fiber sources I chose are seasonal to the month of December?

*A reminder: When you eat foods that are naturally in season, they are not only going to be fresher and tastier, but more nutritious than if they weren’t in season. We want to eat foods that aren’t traveling too long to get to us, that’s how they lose their taste and freshness. Studies show that produce picked at their peak of ripeness are going to contain more nutrients when allowed to ripen on their parent plant.

So grab your download, follow along on socials, Instagram and TikTok -- and let’s make this December the month you prioritize your gut — one delicious, fiber-filled day at a time.

Recipe #9/10: Winter Bulgur Strawberry Salad

I know I promised a different recipe with one different fiber source each day for 24 days, but when I see a recipe can easily combine two different sources, I choose to "fiber-max" instead. So, we are fiber-maxxing with day 9 and day 10 -- strawberries and bulgur.

This is my cook-free Winter Bulgur Strawberry Salad that you're going to love when you want to whip up a lunch or side salad for dinner that doesn't take too long to make. But Jasmin, I thought bulgur was a grain, don't you have to cook it? No! Bulgur is a partially cooked wheat so all you have to do is allow it to sit in hot water for 20-30 minutes and then you have perfectly edible bulgur!

Please feel free to add a source of lean protein to this recipe if you would like to - white fish or chicken would pair beautifully. If you're vegetarian, feel free to add some tofu or extra beans!

Prep time: 30 minutes

Cook time: 35 minutes

This recipe is vegetarian. This recipe can be easily dairy free without the addition of the feta.

Ingredients:

Bulgur:

1 cup bulgur, sifted through (for pebbles)

Pinch of salt

1 ¼ cup hot water

Arugula:

Handful arugula

Squeeze of lemon

Drizzle of extra virgin olive oil

½ avocado, cubed

1/2 cup cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed if canned

5 strawberries, thinly sliced

6-8 Castelvetrano olives, halved

1-2 tbsp feta crumbles

1 tbsp pumpkin seeds

Dressing:

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Juice of ½ lemon

1 tsp dijon

1 tsp honey or maple syrup

Salt & lemon pepper to taste

Instructions:

Prep bulgur: Bring a kettle of water to a boil. Place the bulgur in a large bowl with salt and boiling water. Cover the bowl tightly with saran wrap and let sit for 15-30 minutes, or until all of the water is absorbed. Let cool, then fluff with a fork. You'll use roughly ¼ cup of cooked bulgur for the recipe - save the rest!
Prep produce: Have avocado, chickpeas, strawberries, and olives prepped. Set aside.
Create dressing: whisk ingredients together in a bowl.
Assemble: in a serving bowl of choice add in arugula. Layer on bulgur, avocado, chickpeas, strawberries, olives. Garnish with feta and pumpkin seeds. Pour on the dressing. Enjoy!

I hope you love this recipe as much as I did, so if you do, please leave me a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! I always read through my suggestions and comments, so please let me know your thoughts. If you have any questions you can feel free to DM me here or through Instagram. Speaking of Instagram - please tag me in all of your creations! I love seeing how the recipes come out and seeing how talented you all are. Sending my love.

xoxo,

Jasmin D the RD

This December, I wanted to do something fun for you this holiday season that not only keeps you eating good, but feeling good too.

So, I created a Fiber Advent Calendar that you can download and follow for the next 25 days…

My goal with this is to have you try to incorporate a different source of fiber each day. From fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, legumes, and grains — this is your ultimate way to learn that eating different sources of fiber each day is possible AND easy.

Each day of the month I’ll also be posting a recipe on my social media using the fiber source of the day. This way you can see how your favorite gut health RD would actually use these ingredients in real life — simple, flavorful, and totally doable even during the busiest time of year.

My hope is that by the end of these 25 days, you’ll not only hit your fiber goals without overthinking it, but you’ll also feel more confident, creative, and inspired in the kitchen.

So grab your download, follow along on socials, Instagram and TikTok -- and let’s make this December the month you prioritize your gut — one delicious, fiber-filled day at a time.

Recipe #9/10: Winter Bulgur Strawberry Salad

I know I promised a different recipe with one different fiber source each day for 24 days, but when I see a recipe can easily combine two different sources, I choose to "fiber-max" instead. So, we are fiber-maxxing with day 9 and day 10 -- strawberries and bulgur.

Please feel free to add a source of lean protein to this recipe if you would like to - white fish or chicken would pair beautifully. If you're vegetarian, feel free to add some tofu or extra beans!

Prep time: 30 minutes

Cook time: 35 minutes

This recipe is vegetarian. This recipe can be easily dairy free without the addition of the feta.

Ingredients:

Bulgur:

1 cup bulgur, sifted through (for pebbles)

Pinch of salt

1 ¼ cup hot water

Arugula:

Handful arugula

Squeeze of lemon

Drizzle of extra virgin olive oil

½ avocado, cubed

1/2 cup cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed if canned

5 strawberries, thinly sliced

6-8 Castelvetrano olives, halved

1-2 tbsp feta crumbles

1 tbsp pumpkin seeds

Dressing:

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Juice of ½ lemon

1 tsp dijon

1 tsp honey or maple syrup

Salt & lemon pepper to taste

Instructions:

Prep produce: Have avocado, chickpeas, strawberries, and olives prepped. Set aside.

Create dressing: whisk ingredients together in a bowl.

Assemble: in a serving bowl of choice add in arugula. Layer on bulgur, avocado, chickpeas, strawberries, olives. Garnish with feta and pumpkin seeds. Pour on the dressing. Enjoy!

xoxo,

Jasmin D the RD

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