Ingredients
– 1 cup bulgur wheat
– 2 cups water or vegetable broth
– 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
– 1 medium cucumber, diced
– ½ cup fresh parsley, chopped
– ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
– ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
– ¼ cup olive oil
– 2 tablespoons lemon juice
– Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Creating bulgur wheat salad with tomatoes, cucumbers, parsley, and mint can be a straightforward process if you follow these steps:
1. Cook the Bulgur: In a medium saucepan, bring water or vegetable broth to a boil. Add the bulgur, cover, and simmer for about 10-12 minutes until tender. Remove from heat and let it cool.
2. Prepare the Vegetables: While the bulgur is cooking, halve the cherry tomatoes and dice the cucumber. Chop the parsley and mint, and finely chop the red onion.
3. Combine the Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cooled bulgur, tomatoes, cucumber, parsley, mint, and red onion.
4. Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
5. Dress the Salad: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until all ingredients are well combined.
6. Adjust Seasoning: Taste the salad and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
7. Chill (Optional): For enhanced flavors, you can let the salad sit in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.
8. Serve: Transfer the salad to a serving dish and enjoy fresh.
With these simple steps, you can confidently prepare an incredible bulgur wheat salad that will impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Fat: 8g
- Protein: 6g