Best Bulgur Salad With Garbanzo Beans Feta And Plum Tomatoes Recipes

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BULGUR SALAD WITH GARBANZO BEANS, FETA, AND PLUM TOMATOES



Bulgur Salad with Garbanzo Beans, Feta, and Plum Tomatoes image

Categories     Salad     Tomato     Quick & Easy     Feta     Lemon     Mint     Chickpea     Summer     Parsley     Bulgur     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups water
1 cup bulgur*
1 teaspoon salt
1 15 1/2-ounce can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), rinsed, drained
1 cup diced plum tomatoes
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/3 cup chopped fresh mint
1/3 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel

Steps:

  • Bring 2 cups water to boil in medium saucepan. Remove from heat; add bulgur and salt and stir to blend. Cover and let stand until bulgur is just tender, about 20 minutes. Drain well, pressing to extract excess water. Transfer bulgur to large bowl; cool. Mix in remaining ingredients. Season with salt and pepper and serve.
  • *Also called cracked wheat; available at natural foods stores and supermarkets.

FETA GARBANZO BEAN SALAD



Feta Garbanzo Bean Salad image

This super quick garbanzo bean salad is a hit with my crowd. If there are any leftovers, which rarely happens, I pile them into pitas for lunches the next day! You can also add grilled chicken or steak to turn it into a hearty main-dish salad.-Judy Doepel, Ballston Lake, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1-1/2 cups coarsely chopped English cucumber (about 1/2 medium)
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
5 cups torn mixed salad greens
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Place the first 11 ingredients in a large bowl; toss to combine. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268 calories, Fat 16g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 586mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BULGUR SALAD WITH CHICKPEAS AND FETA



Bulgur Salad With Chickpeas and Feta image

Simple, satisfying meal. Serve with Pita bread for an easy weeknight meal or as a side to grilled chicken.

Provided by KelBel

Categories     Grains

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups water
1 cup bulgur
1 teaspoon salt
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed, drained
1 cup plum tomato, diced
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup green onion, chopped
1/3 cup of fresh mint, chopped
1/3 cup fresh Italian parsley, chopped
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons lemon peel, grated

Steps:

  • Bring 2 cups water to boil in medium saucepan.
  • Remove from heat; add bulgur and salt and stir to blend.
  • Cover and let stand until bulgur is just tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Drain well, pressing to extract excess water.
  • Transfer bulgur to large bowl; cool.
  • Mix in remaining ingredients.
  • Season with salt and pepper and serve.

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