Best Cracked Wheat Salad Recipes

SEA SCALLOPS WITH CRACKED WHEAT SALAD, ROASTED RED PEPPER TAHINI VINAIGRETTE AND GRILLED LEMONS

Steps:

• Preheat a charcoal grill to high heat using the direct heat method.
• Thread 2 skewers through 3 scallops sideways so the scallops lie flat. Make 4 sets. Brush the scallops with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill the scallops on both sides until slightly charred and just cooked through, about 1 1/2 minutes per side. Serve with Cracked Wheat Salad, Roasted Red Pepper Tahini Vinaigrette and grilled lemons.
• Bring 2 cups salted water to a boil, add the cracked wheat, cover and cook until the wheat is tender and the water is absorbed, about 30 minutes. Remove from the heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
• Transfer the cracked wheat to a bowl. Add the dill, parsley, mint, cucumber, tomatoes, lemon juice and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and toss to combine.
• Steep the saffron in hot water for 5 minutes to bloom. Transfer the saffron to a blender and add the tahini, vinegar, 1 tablespoon harissa, honey, garlic, red peppers, lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper. Blend until smooth. Taste, and add more harissa if desired.
• With the motor running, slowly drizzle in the oils and blend until emulsified. The vinaigrette can be made up to 4 hours in advance, covered and kept refrigerated. Bring to room temperature before serving.

TABBOULEH - ARMENIAN CRACKED WHEAT SALAD

Steps:

• Soak bulgur in cold water to cover, for an hour or so.
• Squeeze out the water with hands and mix with other ingredients except oil, lemon juice and salt.
• Mix with olive oil, lemon juice and salt, using proportions agreeable to your taste.
• It is important that vegetables be minced very fine.
• Serve in a bowl or dish surrounded with Romaine leaves or fresh tender grape leaves.
• The leaves are used to scoop up the salad.
• Prepare the mixture early enough so flavors blend.

NORTH AFRICAN CRACKED WHEAT SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the cracked wheat, lemon juice, and oil. Mix well. Add the tomatoes, red peppers, green peppers, cucumbers, celery, scallions, parsley, and mint. Season with the salt and black pepper. Toss well to combine.
• Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, or until the wheat has softened.

MEDITERRANEAN CRACKED WHEAT SALAD

Steps:

• Rinse cracked wheat (bulgur) and put in a large bowl. Add hot broth, cover and let it stand until all liquid is absorbed (20-25 minutes).
• Let cool and fluff with fork occasionally.
• Add scallions, mint, cilantro, cucumber, olives and roasted pepper; mix well.
• Mix together garlic, olive oil, lemon (or lime) juice salt and pepper and add to salad.
• Stir in feta cheese, cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

CRACKED WHEAT SALAD WITH GREEN OLIVES AND GOLDEN RAISINS

Steps:

• Place the wheat berries, a sprinkling of salt, and enough water to cover them by 2 inches in a 2-quart saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer until the wheat berries are tender but not mushy, about 45 minutes. Drain and set aside. Meanwhile, place the bulgur in a large bowl and cover with 1 1/2 cups of steaming hot water. Let it sit about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the water is absorbed and the bulgur is soft. (I always taste it; the bulgur shouldn't have any crunch or hard edges.) Add the cooked wheat berries to the bulgur.
• Whisk together the citrus zests, juices, olive oil, kosher salt, and crushed red pepper in a small bowl. Add the dressing to the grains and toss well. Add the parsley, mint, cilantro, olives, raisins, and celery hearts, and use a rubber spatula to combine enough to moisten all ingredients. Taste again for seasonings, adding additional salt, citrus juice, or olive oil as needed.

CRACKED WHEAT SALAD WITH VEGETABLES

Steps:

• 1. Pour boiling water over the cracked what in a large mixing bowl and let the wheat absorb the water for 1 hour. 2. Drain wheat in a sieve and make sure you allow excess moisture to drain. Place in mixing bowl. 3. Add red onion, cucumber, radishes, carrots and corn. Mix carefully with a fork to keep the wheat fluffy. Add chives, parsley, cilantro, basil. 4. Make dressing: in a medium bowl, thoroughly whisk all ingredients together. 5. Pour dressing over what mixture and toss. Season to taste. Place in serving bowl. Garnish with fresh herbs.

CRACKED WHEAT AND MINT SALAD

Steps:

• Combine boiling water and cracked wheat in a bowl; cover with plastic wrap. Let cool slightly, about 15 minutes. Refrigerate until ready to use.
• Stir chickpeas, olive oil, red bell pepper, feta cheese, red wine vinegar, olives, carrot, mint, white vinegar, and garlic into the soaked cracked wheat. Chill completely before serving, about 1 hour.

CRACKED WHEAT SALAD

Steps:

• Mix bulgur and broth in medium bowl. Let stand 30 min.; drain well.
• Add onions, parsley and mint; mix well. Stir in oil, lemon juice and pepper. Cover.
• Refrigerate 2 hours or until ready to serve. Serve on lettuce-covered plates.

CRACKED WHEAT SALAD WITH GRILLED RED ONION

Steps:

• Place the bulgur in a large bowl and cover with boiling water, let stand 15 minutes and drain. Brush the onion slices on both sides with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Grill on both sides until almost cooked through, remove and coarsely chop. Place the bulgur in a large bowl, add the remaining ingredients and mix to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve at room temperature.

ORANGE-SCENTED CRACKED WHEAT SALAD

Steps:

• Combine water and bulgur (cracked wheat) in a saucepan.
• Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, covered, until the water is absorbed and the wheat is tender.
• This can take as long as 40 minutes, but may be much less depending on the grind of bulgur.
• Refrigerate the wheat until cool.
• Add currants, pecans, orange zest, parsley, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
• Stir to mix thoroughly.
• Serve cool or room temperature.

CRACKED WHEAT SALAD

Steps:

• Method: 1. In a medium size saucepan, add Cracked Wheat and Broth. Bring to a boil, lower stove to a simmer, cover and cook for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and remove into a mixing bowl. Allow to cool to room temperature. 2. In a small skillet, dry roast Sliced Almonds and Pine Nuts lightly. Keep aside. 3. Heat Olive Oil in the same skillet. 4. Add Onions and Green Chilies. Cook until onions are translucent (2-3 mins). Keep aside in a mixing bowl and allow to cool to room temperature. 5. To the cracked wheat and onions, add remaining ingredients - Bell Pepper, Tomatoes, Black Pepper, Salt, Lemon/Lime Juice, Apricots, previously roasted nuts and Cilantro. 6. Mix well