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Bulgur Salad

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This bulgur salad recipe is a delicious mix of a healthy whole grain, vegetables, nuts and fruit.

It is a very healthy salad recipe, perfect as a side dish with so many main courses, whether they are vegetarian or non.

Bulgar is a healthy food for so many reasons. It is a whole grain, as well as a high fiber food, low in fat and low calorie.

Bulgur wheat is both vegetarian and vegan so it works perfectly for either of those diet choices.

Bulgur is referred to in several ways throughout the world where it is enjoyed. It is often also called bulgar, bulghur or burghul. Whatever you want to name it, it is a delicious, versatile and healthy whole grain.

You can use bulgar like many other grains like rice or couscous.

This recipe is SO healthy!

In this fabulous recipe, the bulghur is cooked in orange juice to sweeten it a bit, then combined with a wonderful array of dried fruits, vegetables and nuts.

Mix in a healthy oil and lemon juice dressing and you have a wonderful healthy salad recipe, perfect for everyday or for entertaining.

These wholesome and tasty grains have been enjoyed by populations around the world for centuries, but here in North America, many of us are just beginning to enjoy the variety of whole grains that are available.

I think you will really like this recipe.

You can certainly serve it all year round. It is a delightful summer salad, but with the addition of orange juice and dried fruits, it is a wonderful salad that will bring memories of warm weather to any winter day too.

bulgur salad

Bulgur Salad

This bulgur salad recipe is a delicious mix of a healthy whole grain, vegetables, nuts and fruit. It is perfect as a side dish with so many main courses, whether they are vegetarian or not.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American, East European
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 200 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1 cup bulgur
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
  • 1/2 cup celery, diced
  • 1/2 cup cucumber, seeded and diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, minced
  • 1/4 cup walnuts, or almonds, chopped
  • 1/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest, grated
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

  • In a medium saucepan combine the orange juice and 1 cup of water. Bring it to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the bulgur. Simmer, covered, for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and let it stand, covered, until the bulgar has absorbed all of liquid, probably about 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl add the cranberries, celery, cucumber, onion and nuts. Add the cooked bulgur, the parsley, mint, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt and pepper. Mix it all together well. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.

Nutrition

Calories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 5gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 114mgPotassium: 298mgFiber: 6gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 508IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 1mg
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This whole grain bulgur salad is just one of our delicious salad recipes. Find the collection here.

This recipe is from The Looneyspoons Collection by Janet & Greta Podleski.


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2 thoughts on “Bulgur Salad”

    • I’m sorry Greta, but I would never purposely take someone else’s recipe and plop it on my site. To me that’s unethical. My friend gave me this recipe years ago and I had no idea where she got it. If it is originally yours I give you credit. It is delicious.

      I hope we’re okay. Karen

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