Colorful Bulgur Salad
Bright, fresh, and irresistibly satisfying, this Colorful Bulgur Salad is a feast for both your eyes and your taste buds! Packed with vibrant, nutrient-rich ingredients like crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, sweet red bell pepper, and zesty red onion, this healthy recipe is as delicious as it is wholesome. Tossed with fragrant parsley, refreshing mint, and a tangy olive oil and lemon dressing, every bite bursts with Mediterranean-inspired flavors. The fluffy bulgur provides a hearty base, while optional crumbled feta cheese adds a creamy, salty finish. Perfect as a light lunch, a side dish for grilled meats, or a make-ahead meal for picnics, this salad is ready in just 25 minutes and delivers bold flavors with minimal effort. Explore this easy-to-make salad, ideal for those seeking a vibrant, healthy, and vegan-friendly (if you skip the feta!) dish that’s sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup bulgur
- 2 cups water
- 1 large cucumber
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.5 cup parsley
- 0.25 cup mint leaves
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup feta cheese (optional)
Instructions
Place the bulgur in a large heatproof bowl. Bring 2 cups of water to a boil and pour it over the bulgur. Cover the bowl with a plate or plastic wrap and let it sit for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, dice the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, and red onion into small, uniform pieces. Finely chop the parsley and mint leaves.
Once the bulgur has absorbed the water, fluff it with a fork to separate the grains and let it cool slightly.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the prepared vegetables, herbs, and bulgur. Mix well to evenly distribute the ingredients.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the bulgur mixture and toss thoroughly to coat everything in the dressing.
If desired, crumble feta cheese over the top of the salad and gently fold it in.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy your colorful bulgur salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
999 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 69.9 g | 90% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.0 g | 125% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 107 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 2893 mg | 126% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 72.3 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.4 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.2 g | ||
| Protein | 29.8 g | 60% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 935 mg | 72% | |
| Iron | 8.2 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 1905 mg | 41% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
