Best North African Cracked Wheat Salad Recipes
TRIPLE-HERB FREEKEH
Meet freekeh ("free-kuh"), a toasted and cracked wheat similar to bulgur. It has a slightly smoky and nutty flavor and a pleasant chew, and is a good source of fiber and protein. If you can't find it in your grocery store, cooked brown rice is a great substitute.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Add 8 cups water and the freekeh to a medium saucepan and boil until tender, about 20 minutes. Strain.
- Meanwhile, soak the onions in ice water in a small bowl for 10 minutes. Strain well.
- Whisk together the onions, basil, dill, parsley, oil, 1 tablespoon of the lemon juice, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. Add the cooked freekah and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper if needed. Transfer to a serving bowl and add the remaining 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Serve warm or at room temperature. (Alternatively, serve chilled, adding an additional tablespoon of lemon juice just before serving.)
Nutrition Facts : Calories 210 calorie, Fat 7 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 480 milligrams, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 5 grams, Sugar 1 grams
ORANGE-SCENTED CRACKED WHEAT SALAD
This light, fruity, nutty salad is a nice change from potato or pasta salad as a barbecue side dish and is always popular at potlucks. I got it from the Silver Palate Cookbook.
Provided by batifol
Categories Grains
Time 1h20m
Yield 8-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 280.4, Fat 12, SaturatedFat 1.2, Sodium 10.8, Carbohydrate 41.9, Fiber 9, Sugar 12.8, Protein 6.3
NORTH AFRICAN BULGAR SALAD
I found this recipe in a N*A*M*E* cookbook. I haven't tried it yet. (Prep time includes soaking time for the wheat.)
Provided by FDADELKARIM
Categories Cheese
Time 40m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place the bulgar wheat in a large bowl.
- Then add the boiling water & let soak until all the water is absorbed, around 30 minutes.
- Stir occasionally with a fork to break up any clumps.
- While soaking the wheat, broil the red pepper in the oven until softened.
- Let cool, then peel & remove the seeds.
- Slice into thin strips to be used later.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the oil, lemon juice, & spices.
- Pour the oil mixture over the bulgar wheat, add the herbs & mix well.
- Stir in the red pepper strips, scallions, cucumber, olives, & feta cheese. Cover & chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
- Garnish with lime wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 420.1, Fat 31.1, SaturatedFat 13.3, Cholesterol 66.8, Sodium 949.7, Carbohydrate 24.4, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 6.4, Protein 14.4
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.
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