Best Bulgur And Lentil Salad Recipes

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BULGUR AND LENTIL SALAD



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The best lentils for this hearty salad are French green lentils or black beluga lentils. They're more likely to stay intact while cooking than brown lentils.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     easy, lunch, weekday, salads and dressings, main course, side dish

Time 45m

Yield Serves six

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup green or beluga lentils, rinsed and picked over
1 small onion, cut in half
2 garlic cloves, slightly crushed
1 bay leaf
Salt to taste
1 cup fine or medium bulgur
4 scallions, thinly sliced (more to taste)
4 to 6 radishes, thinly sliced
1 cup finely chopped parsley
2 to 4 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon cumin seeds, lightly toasted and ground
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Combine the lentils, onion, garlic and bay leaf in a saucepan, and add 2 to 3 cups water, enough to cover by an inch or two. Bring to a gentle boil, add salt to taste, reduce the heat, cover and simmer 25 minutes until tender but intact. Remove from the heat. Remove and discard the onion, garlic cloves and bay leaf. Drain.
  • Meanwhile, place the bulgur in a medium bowl, and add salt to taste. Cover with 2 cups hot or boiling water, and allow to sit for 20 to 25 minutes until most of the water is absorbed. Drain through a strainer and squeeze out the water.
  • Combine the lentils, bulgur, scallions, radishes, parsley and mint in a large bowl or salad bowl. Whisk together the lemon juice, cumin, salt and pepper to taste, and the olive oil. Toss with the salad, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 372, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 43 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 309 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams

LENTIL AND BULGUR SALAD



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Lentils, bulgur, and feta cheese give this salad its Middle-Eastern flavor. Pack it for a picnic, or serve it with crisp lettuce as a light supper.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup lentils, picked over and rinsed
1 box (5.25 ounces) fine-grain bulgur wheat, (scant 3/4 cup)
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved (2 cups)
3/4 cup thinly sliced scallions, (4 to 6 scallions)
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, cover lentils with water by 1 inch. Bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer. Cover, and cook until lentils are tender but still holding their shape, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain well.
  • Meanwhile, bring 1 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan. Stir in bulgur,1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4teaspoon pepper. Cover; remove from heat, and let stand until bulgur has absorbed liquid, 30 minutes.
  • Transfer bulgur to a large bowl. Gently stir in lentils, tomatoes, scallions, lemon juice, and oil. Serve sprinkled with feta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367 g, Fat 11 g, Fiber 19 g, Protein 18 g

BULGUR AND LENTIL SALAD WITH TARRAGON AND WALNUTS



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Categories     Salad     Side     Vegetarian     Walnut     Lentil     Summer     Chill     Tarragon     Bulgur     Simmer     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Vegan     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 4 as an entrée or 6 as a side dish

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/3 cup finely chopped shallot
3 tablespoons tarragon wine-vinegar
1/2 cup brown or green lentils, preferably lentilles du Puy (French green lentils)
1 1/2 cups water
1 cup bulgur, preferably fine
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/2 cup finely shredded carrot
3 tablespoons finely chopped tarragon leaves
3 tablespoons olive oil, preferably extra-virgin
1/2 cup walnuts, toasted lightly and chopped fine

Steps:

  • In a small bowl combine shallot and 1 tablespoon vinegar. In a small saucepan simmer lentils in water to cover by 2 inches until just tender but not falling apart, 15 to 20 minutes, and drain well. Add hot lentils to shallot mixture and season with salt and pepper. Cool mixture, stirring occasionally.
  • In a small heavy saucepan combine 1 1/2 cups water, bulgur, and salt and simmer, covered, until water is absorbed, 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer bulgur to a large bowl and cool completely, stirring occasionally.
  • Add lentils to bulgur with celery, carrot, tarragon, remaining 2 tablespoons vinegar, oil, walnuts,and salt and pepper to taste and toss well. Salad may be make 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Bring salad to room temperature before serving.

LENTIL AND BULGUR SALAD



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Though this is a salad, it is substantial enough to be a main dish. It keeps refrigerated for a few days.

Provided by Anonymous

Categories     Salad     Grains

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 21

4 cups boiling water
1 cube vegetable bouillon
1 cup dry lentils
1 cup bulgur
2 cups boiling water
1 cup minced fresh parsley
½ cup minced sweet onion
¼ cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste
⅛ teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®)
freshly ground black pepper to taste
½ cup thinly sliced scallions

Steps:

  • Combine 4 cups boiling water and bouillon cube in a saucepan until dissolved; add lentils and cook over medium heat until lentils are tender, about 30 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and let stand for 10 minutes. Drain excess water.
  • Put bulgur in a heat-proof bowl; pour in 2 cups boiling water. Let mixture stand until bulgur has absorbed most of the water and is tender, about 10 minutes. Drain excess water.
  • Combine lentils, bulgur, onion, and parsley in a large bowl.
  • Mix chicken broth, red wine vinegar, cider vinegar, mustard, olive oil, garlic, oregano, Worcestershire sauce, basil, cumin, salt, hot sauce, and black pepper in a jar. Cover jar with tight-fitting lid and shake until dressing is well-mixed. Pour dressing over lentil mixture and mix well; top with scallions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.6 calories, Carbohydrate 41.1 g, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 15 g, Protein 11.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 189.4 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

LENTIL SPROUT AND BULGUR SALAD



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Make and share this Lentil Sprout and Bulgur Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Grains

Time 30m

Yield 2-4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cucumber, peeled and chopped
1 cup Bulgar wheat
2 tablespoons capers
1 1/2-2 cups lentil sprouts
2 scallions, sliced thin
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped
5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 -4 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
bibb lettuce (optional)

Steps:

  • In medium saucepan, bring 3 cups water to a boil over high heat. Stir in bulgur. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain in fine-meshed sieve and let cool to room temperature, about 15 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, combine the cooled bulgur, lentil sprouts, capers and vegetables and toss well.
  • Mix the olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Pour over the bulgur mix in the bowl and toss until well blended.
  • Serve in a pretty bowl over lettuce leaves. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 504.4, Fat 35, SaturatedFat 4.9, Sodium 1458, Carbohydrate 45.7, Fiber 8.2, Sugar 7, Protein 11.6

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