Best Bulgur And Chickpea Salad Recipes

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BULGUR-AND-CHICKPEA SALAD



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This quick-cooking, whole-grain side is good with broiled salmon, roast chicken and Balsamic Steak with Garlic Zucchini.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup bulgur
2 cups boiling water
1 can (15.5 ounces) chickpeas
1 tablespoon lemon zest and 2 tablespoons juice
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh dill
1/2 cup crumbled feta (2 ounces)
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine bulgur with boiling water. Cover and let stand 20 minutes; drain and return to bowl. Rinse and drain chickpeas, then add to bowl with lemon zest and juice, olive oil, dill, and feta; season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383 g, Fat 15 g, Fiber 12 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 4 g

MOROCCAN-SPICED BULGUR AND CHICKPEA SALAD



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From Cooking Light. "Fresh mint gives this dish a pleasant aroma. Dried cranberries offer a hint of sweetness. Use any other dried fruit you like in their place: Try golden raisins, currants, dried cherries, or chopped dried apricots."

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 20m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 cups boiling water
1 1/3 cups uncooked bulgur
1/2 cup matchstick-cut carrot
1/3 cup dried cranberries
3 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted
2 teaspoons chopped of fresh mint
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can chickpeas, drained (garbanzo beans)

Steps:

  • Combine first 6 ingredients in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk; set aside.
  • Combine boiling water and bulgur in a large bowl. Cover and let stand 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
  • Add bulgur, carrots, and remaining ingredients to juice mixture, and toss well to coat. Cover and chill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 485.3, Fat 10.5, SaturatedFat 1.2, Sodium 857, Carbohydrate 86.8, Fiber 20, Sugar 2.2, Protein 16.7

BULGUR AND CHICKPEA SALAD



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Categories     Salad     Chickpea     Bulgur

Yield serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup fine- or medium-ground bulgur
2 garlic cloves, crushed
Juice of 2 1/2 to 3 lemons
Salt and black pepper
7 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
One 14-ounce can chickpeas, drained
3 1/2 cups loosely packed finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 cup loosely packed finely chopped mint leaves

Steps:

  • Soak the bulgur in plenty of cold water for 20 minutes, until tender, then drain and squeeze out the excess water. In a bowl, mix the garlic, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Soak the drained chickpeas in this for 10 minutes, then stir in the bulgur.
  • Mix in the chopped herbs when you are ready to serve.

BULGUR AND CHICKPEA SALAD WITH ROASTED ARTICHOKES



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Quartering and roasting the artichokes instead of steaming them whole intensifies flavor and cuts down on preparation time for this salad. My initial idea here was to stuff the artichokes with the salad and steam them. But that took a lot of time, and diminished the flavor of the salad. So I trimmed and cut the artichokes into wedges, tossed them with olive oil and roasted them. The roasted artichokes tasted so wonderful that I'll be inclined to cook them this way from now onhereon in. They are perfect served atop or on the side of this lemony grain, chickpea and herb salad. The bulgur will keep for 4 or 5 days in the refrigerator, and can be frozen. The artichokes can be roasted several hours or even a day ahead but are best when freshly roasted.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     salads and dressings, appetizer, main course, side dish

Time 50m

Yield serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 medium-size or 2 large artichokes , trimmed
1 lemon, cut in half
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 cup medium (No. #2) bulgur
Salt, preferably kosher salt, to taste
2 cups water
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/3 cup extra- virgin olive oil
1/4 cup finely chopped parsley, or (more to taste)
2 tablespoons chopped chives or green onions
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint
1 15-ounce can chick peas, drained and rinsed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Trim artichokes and cut medium artichokes into quarters, cut large ones into 6ths or 8ths, rubbing cut surfaces with lemon and placing the pieces in a bowl of water acidulated with lemon juice as you work.
  • Drain artichokes and dry as thoroughly as you can with paper towels. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and toss artichoke wedges with the olive oil and salt and pepper to taste. Take care to coat all cut surfaces with olive oil.
  • Place in oven and roast for 30 to 40 minutes, turning artichokes every 10 minutes, until the hearts are tender and edges of the leaves are browned, even charred.
  • Meanwhile, make bulgur salad. Place bulgur in a bowl with salt to taste (I use 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt) and pour on 2 cups hot or boiling water. Allow to sit for 20 to 25 minutes, until most of water is absorbed. Drain and press against strainer to remove excess water.
  • While bulgur is soaking, make dressing. Mix together lemon juice, garlic, mustard, and salt to taste. Whisk in olive oil. Toss with bulgur in a bowl. Add remaining ingredients, toss together, taste and adjust seasonings.
  • Spoon bulgur salad onto a platter or onto plates. Garnish with artichoke wedges, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 523, UnsaturatedFat 24 grams, Carbohydrate 59 grams, Fat 30 grams, Fiber 18 grams, Protein 14 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 1147 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams

BULGUR AND CHICKPEA SALAD WITH PARSLEY DRESSING



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From: "Whole Grains Every Day, Every Way" by Lorna Sass. "This refreshing grain salad has a Middle Eastern feel. Serve it with whole-wheat pita bread for a pleasing light lunch."

Provided by Engrossed

Categories     Grains

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup fresh dill or 1/2 cup of fresh mint
2 tablespoons plain low-fat yogurt
1 teaspoon lemon zest, grated and packed
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon harissa (optional) or 1 pinch cayenne (optional)
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 1/2 cups cooked wheat berries or 2 1/2 cups cooked spelt
1 1/2 cups cucumbers, diced and seeded
1 cup plum tomatoes, finely diced or 1/3 cup pickled turnip, diced
1/4 cup scallion top, thinly sliced (green onions)

Steps:

  • In a food processor or blender, blend the oil, lemon juice, parsley, yogurt, lemon zest, salt, and harissa (if using).
  • In a large serving bowl, combine the chickpeas, bulgur, cucumbers, radishes, and scallion greens.
  • Add the dressing and toss to coat.
  • Let the salad sit for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 568.5, Fat 16.2, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 0.4, Sodium 937, Carbohydrate 95.4, Fiber 21.9, Sugar 2.7, Protein 17.2

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