Description
A refreshing and satisfying Mediterranean Bulgur Salad packed with wholesome ingredients like bulgur wheat, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, olives, and feta cheese, dressed in a zesty lemon vinaigrette. Perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Bulgur Salad:
- 1 cup bulgur wheat
- 1 1/2 cups boiling water
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
Dressing:
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Bulgur: Place bulgur in a bowl, pour boiling water over it, cover, and let sit for 20 minutes until tender. Fluff with a fork.
- Combine Ingredients: Add tomatoes, cucumber, onion, olives, feta, parsley, and mint to the bulgur.
- Make Dressing: Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Toss: Pour dressing over the salad, toss gently to combine.
- Serve: Adjust seasoning if needed and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- For extra protein, add grilled chicken or chickpeas.
- This salad keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
