Bulgur Salad Recipe

Name: Bulgur Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: about 4 cups
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1 cup fine bulgur; 1 cup boiling water; 1/4 cup olive oil; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 cup finely chopped fresh parsley; 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh mint; 2 medium tomatoes, diced; 1/2 cup chopped green onions; 1/2 cucumber, diced (optional)

Middle Eastern · Salad · 25 min total

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A refreshing and nutritious bulgur salad with parsley, mint, tomatoes, and a tangy lemon dressing, perfect as a light meal or side dish.

15
min prep

10
min cook

4
servings

280
kcal/serving

Ingredients

1 cup fine bulgur
1 cup boiling water
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh mint
2 medium tomatoes, diced
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/2 cucumber, diced (optional)

Instructions

Place bulgur in a large bowl. Pour boiling water over it, cover, and let stand for 10 minutes until water is absorbed and bulgur is tender.
Fluff bulgur with a fork. Add olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper; mix well.
Stir in parsley, mint, tomatoes, green onions, and cucumber if using. Toss gently to combine.
Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

Tips

For best flavor, let the salad sit for 30 minutes before serving.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Add crumbled feta cheese or chickpeas for extra protein.

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