Description
A refreshing and hearty Bulgur Salad made with cooked bulgur, chickpeas, fresh vegetables, and a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing, topped with crumbled feta cheese and toasted pine nuts. This nutritious salad is perfect as a light meal or a flavorful side dish.
Ingredients
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Grains and Broth
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1–1/2 cups uncooked bulgur
Dressing
- 6 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Salad Ingredients
- 1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup chopped cucumber
- 8 green onions, sliced
- 1 package (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
Instructions
- Cook the bulgur: In a large saucepan, combine the bulgur and vegetable broth, and bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to a gentle simmer, cover the pan, and cook for about 20 minutes until the bulgur is tender and most of the broth is absorbed. Remove from heat, uncover, and let it sit until the broth is fully absorbed.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced fresh parsley, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Assemble the salad: In a large serving bowl, combine the cooked bulgur, rinsed chickpeas, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped cucumber, and sliced green onions. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
- Add toppings and serve: Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese and toasted pine nuts over the salad before serving for a delicious finish and added texture.
Notes
- Make sure to toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden and fragrant for enhanced flavor.
- This salad can be served chilled or at room temperature, making it perfect for meal prep or picnics.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute bulgur with cooked quinoa or millet.
- You can add fresh herbs like mint or dill for extra flavor variation.
- If you prefer a tangier dressing, increase the lemon juice amount slightly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keywords: bulgur salad, vegetarian salad, Mediterranean salad, chickpea salad, feta cheese salad, healthy bulgur recipe
