Description
This Mediterranean Bulgur Salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish perfect for a light lunch or side. Packed with wholesome ingredients and a zesty dressing, it’s a satisfying choice for any occasion.
Ingredients
Bulgur Wheat:
1 cup bulgur wheat
Boiling Water:
1 1/2 cups
Cherry Tomatoes:
1 cup, halved
Cucumber:
1, diced
Red Onion:
1/2, finely chopped
Kalamata Olives:
1/2 cup, pitted and sliced
Feta Cheese:
1/2 cup, crumbled
Parsley:
1/4 cup, chopped
Mint:
2 tablespoons, chopped
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil:
1/4 cup
Lemon Juice:
2 tablespoons
Red Wine Vinegar:
1 tablespoon
Dried Oregano:
1 teaspoon
Salt and Black Pepper:
To taste
Instructions
- Prepare Bulgur: Place bulgur wheat in a bowl and cover with boiling water. Let sit for 20 minutes until tender.
- Combine Ingredients: Fluff bulgur with a fork and add tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, feta, parsley, and mint.
- Make Dressing: Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Toss Salad: Pour dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve: Enjoy chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- For added protein, include grilled chicken or chickpeas.
- This salad can be refrigerated and enjoyed 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
