Description
Bulgur salad with lemon and herbs is a refreshing Mediterranean dish filled with vibrant flavors and nutritious ingredients. This salad combines fluffy bulgur wheat, crisp vegetables, and zesty lemon juice for a light yet satisfying meal perfect for summer picnics or quick weeknight dinners. Easy to prepare and customizable, this delightful salad will energize your body and tantalize your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup bulgur wheat
- 2 cups water
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (or herbs of your choice)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse bulgur wheat under cold water. In a saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil; add bulgur, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 12-15 minutes until fluffy.
- While the bulgur cooks, chop the cucumber and halve the cherry tomatoes. Combine them in a mixing bowl with salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and chopped herbs.
- Once bulgur is cooked and slightly cooled, fluff it with a fork and combine it with the chopped vegetables.
- Pour the dressing over the mixture and gently toss until well combined.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature; garnish with additional herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Customize your salad by adding feta cheese or chickpeas for extra protein. This dish can be made ahead of time; store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.