Toros Salad
Bright, zesty, and bursting with fresh Mediterranean flavors, Toros Salad is a vibrant bulgur-based dish that’s perfect for a light meal or as a refreshing side. Combining the nutty chew of fine bulgur with crisp vegetables like cucumber, bell pepper, and tomatoes, this salad is elevated with fragrant herbs like parsley and mint. The real magic happens with a tangy dressing made from lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, and the sweet-tart touch of pomegranate molasses, seasoned with sumac and cumin for a subtle depth of flavor. Ready in just 20 minutes and ideal for meal prepping or serving at gatherings, this wholesome, no-cook recipe is a celebration of fresh, healthy ingredients. Whether served chilled or at room temperature, Toros Salad is a must-try for anyone craving a taste of Mediterranean sunshine.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup fine bulgur
- 1.5 cups boiling water
- 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 cup fresh mint, chopped
- 2 medium tomatoes, diced
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 0.5 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses
- 1 teaspoon ground sumac
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Place the bulgur in a medium-sized heatproof bowl. Add the boiling water, stir, cover, and let it sit for 10-15 minutes until the bulgur absorbs the water and softens.
Fluff the soaked bulgur with a fork and allow it to cool to room temperature.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped parsley, mint, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and green bell pepper.
Add the cooled bulgur to the vegetable mixture and gently toss to combine.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, pomegranate molasses, sumac, cumin, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss thoroughly to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lemon juice if needed.
Serve immediately, or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1588 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 63.4 g | 81% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.0 g | 45% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2581 mg | 112% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 246.6 g | 90% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 63.4 g | 226% | |
| Total Sugars | 51.8 g | ||
| Protein | 44.8 g | 90% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1113 mg | 86% | |
| Iron | 30.5 mg | 169% | |
| Potassium | 5101 mg | 109% | |
*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.
