Bulgur Greek Salad Recipes

MEDITERRANEAN BULGUR SALAD

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring broth and bulgur to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until tender and broth is almost absorbed. Remove from the heat; let stand at room temperature, uncovered, until broth is absorbed. , In a small bowl, whisk the oil, lemon juice, parsley, salt and pepper. , In a large serving bowl, combine the bulgur, beans, tomatoes, cucumber and onions. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese and pine nuts.

BULGUR GREEK SALAD

Steps:

• Pour 3 cups boiling water over the bulgur in a large bowl. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and let sit until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and let cool.
• Meanwhile, make the dressing: Whisk the lemon zest and juice, vinegar, oregano, sugar and a pinch each of salt and pepper in a large bowl until smooth. Slowly whisk in the olive oil. Add the cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion and olives; season with salt and pepper and toss. Let sit 20 minutes.
• Add the bulgur, feta, mint and parsley to the vegetables. Season with salt and pepper and toss. Top each serving with the pepperoncini.

MEDITERRANEAN BULGUR BOWL

Steps:

• In a 6-qt. stockpot, combine the first 4 ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until tender, 10-12 minutes. Stir in garbanzo beans; heat through., Remove from heat; stir in spinach. Let stand, covered, until spinach is wilted, about 5 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients. Serve warm, or refrigerate and serve cold.

BULGUR SALAD

Steps:

• Toast 2 cups bulgur in 1 to 2 tablespoons each butter and olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat until golden and crackly. Add 4 cups water and season with salt; cover and simmer until the liquid is absorbed and the bulgur is just tender, about 20 minutes. Cut a seedless cucumber into chunks; toss with 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar, 2 teaspoons olive oil, 1/4 cup chopped dill and a small handful of pitted, halved black olives. Serve the cucumbers over the bulgur. Photograph by Tina Rup

GREEK BULGUR SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl cover the 2 cups of Bulgur with 2 cups of cold water and let stand for an hour.
• Drain well with a fine holed seive.
• Add all of the chopped vegetables. Lightly mix with a fork.
• Add the fresh dill, salt and pepper.
• Next, add the zest of one whole lemon and the juice of the lemon.
• Add the red wine vinegar and toss thoroughly.
• Finally add the olive oil and feta cheese.