Best North African Cracked Wheat Salad Recipes

TRIPLE-HERB FREEKEH

Triple-Herb Freekeh image

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

Ingredients

1 cup cracked freekeh
1/2 a small red onion, finely diced (about 1/2 cup)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Juice of 1 medium lemon (about 2 tablespoons)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

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

NORTH AFRICAN BULGAR SALAD

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I found this recipe in a NAME 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

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups bulgur wheat
1 1/4 cups boiling water
4 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
salt & pepper
2 tablespoons of fresh mint, chopped
3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
1 red bell pepper
1 bunch scallion, chopped
1/2 cucumber, chopped
1/3 cup black olives, pitted & sliced
2 cups feta cheese, crumbled
lime wedge, to serve

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

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Categories Salad Pepper Vegetable Side No-Cook Low Fat Vegetarian Lunch Lemon Mint Fall Summer Healthy Vegan Parsley Bulgur

Yield Yield: 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

4 ounces cracked wheat
Juice of 4 lemons
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tomatoes, peeled cored, seeded, and diced
1 red bell pepper, roasted, peeled, seeded, and diced
1 green bell pepper, roasted, peeled, seeded, and diced
1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced
1 rib celery, diced
1 bunch fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
1 bunch fresh mint, chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

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.