Best Mediterranean Bulgur Salad Recipes

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MEDITERRANEAN BULGUR SALAD



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Whether it's nutritioin or taste you're after, it doesn't get any better than this. Bulgur, beans, tomatoes, pine nuts and olive oil team up in this vegetarian main dish salad. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups vegetable broth
1-1/2 cups uncooked bulgur
6 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
1 cup chopped cucumber
8 green onions, sliced
1 package (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring broth and bulgur to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until tender and broth is almost absorbed. Remove from the heat; let stand at room temperature, uncovered, until broth is absorbed. , In a small bowl, whisk the oil, lemon juice, parsley, salt and pepper. , In a large serving bowl, combine the bulgur, beans, tomatoes, cucumber and onions. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese and pine nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298 calories, Fat 17g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 657mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

MEDITERRANEAN BULGUR SALAD



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I had a taste for lemon and cucumber, and this was the result!

Provided by SAMJJ

Categories     Salad     Grains

Time 1h45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ½ cups boiling water
1 cup bulgur wheat
⅓ cup chopped cucumber
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
½ teaspoon lemon zest
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
¼ cup chopped green onions

Steps:

  • Combine boiling water and bulgur in a bowl. Cover the bowl and let sit until water is absorbed, about 30 minutes.
  • Place chopped cucumber in a bowl and sprinkle with salt.
  • Whisk lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, and ground black pepper together in a bowl until dressing is well-combined.
  • Stir bulgur, chickpeas, cucumber, and green onions together in a bowl; pour dressing over bulgur mixture and toss to coat completely. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until flavors combine, at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.6 calories, Carbohydrate 29.4 g, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 172.2 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

MEDITERRANEAN VEGETABLE BULGUR SALAD



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This make-ahead side gives a nod to nutrition and convenience.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups boiling water
1 1/2 cups uncooked bulgur
1 1/2 cups water
2 cups fresh broccoli florets or frozen broccoli florets, cooked, drained and cooled
1 cup grape tomatoes
1/2 cup shredded carrot
1 cup crumbled feta cheese (4 oz)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained
1/2 cup Greek or Italian dressing

Steps:

  • In large bowl, pour 2 cups boiling water over bulgur. Let stand 30 minutes.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, heat 1 1/2 cups water to boiling; add broccoli. Cook 1 minute; drain and rinse in cold water.
  • Stir broccoli and remaining ingredients into bulgur. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate up to 4 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 6 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 360 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

MEDITERRANEAN BULGUR SALAD



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I came up with this salad because I had some cucumber to use up, and really liked the results. It's similar to Tabbouleh, but with a more Italian flavor. All amounts can be adjusted to suit your taste.

Provided by Kevlarturtle

Categories     Grains

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup bulgur
2 cups water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 medium fresh tomato, diced
1 small cucumber, seeded and diced
1/3 cup fresh basil, chopped
5 small artichoke hearts, quartered
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt and black pepper

Steps:

  • Pour water into a medium saucepan with a tight-fitting lid. Add salt and bring to a boil over high heat. When water boils, add bulgur and remove from heat. Cover and let stand 30 minutes, or until all the water has been absorbed.
  • In a large bowl, combine bulgur with all remaining ingredients and stir to mix thoroughly.
  • This can be served at room temperature or chilled. Top with fresh parmesan or crumbled feta, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149.7, Fat 2.8, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 352.9, Carbohydrate 29, Fiber 8.9, Sugar 2.3, Protein 6

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