Onion Bulgur Salad Recipes

BULGUR SALAD WITH GREEN ONION VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Place bulgur in a large bowl, pour 3 cups boiling water over, cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let sit until tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. Drain well, squeezing out as much water as possible, if needed. Return the cooked bulgur to the bowl and mix in the onion, tomatoes, parsley, mint, and 4 sliced green onions. Place the lime juice, honey, serrano, and 1/2 cup chopped green onion in a blender and blend until smooth. With the motor running, slowly add the oil until emulsified. If the mixture appears too thick, blend in a few tablespoons of cold water, and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Transfer the salad to a platter and drizzle with the green onion vinaigrette.

BULGUR, ONION, AND PARSLEY SALAD

Steps:

• Soak bulgur in hot water until tender, about 30 minutes. Drain thoroughly in a fine-mesh sieve. Transfer to a medium bowl and refrigerate until cool.
• Meanwhile, in a medium skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Add onion, thinly sliced, and cumin season with coarse salt and ground pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is golden, about 6 minutes. To bulgur, add onion, lemon juice, almonds, parsley and garlic; season with salt and pepper.

BULGUR SALAD WITH GREEN ONION VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Place bulgur in a large bowl, pour 3 cups boiling water over, cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let sit until tender, about 15 to 20 minutes.
• Drain well, squeezing out as much water as possible, if needed.
• Return the cooked bulgur to the bowl and mix in the onion, tomatoes, parsley, mint, and 4 sliced green onions.
• Place the lime juice, honey, serrano, and 1/2 cup chopped green onion in a blender and blend until smooth.
• With the motor running, slowly add the oil until emulsified. If the mixture appears too thick, blend in a few tablespoons of cold water, and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Transfer the salad to a platter and drizzle with the green onion vinaigrette.

BULGUR WHEAT SALAD

Steps:

• Place bulgur in a large bowl; stir in water. Cover and let stand for 30 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. , In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice, oil, garlic and salt. Stir into bulgur. Add parsley. , Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Just before serving, stir in the tomatoes and onions.

BULGUR AND BLACK-EYED PEA SALAD WITH TOMATOES, ONIONS, AND POMEGRANATE DRESSING

Steps:

• For dressing:
• Combine pomegranate molasses and oil in small bowl. Using garlic press, press garlic into mixture and whisk to blend. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
• For salad:
• Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 6 minutes. Add bulgur; stir 1 minute. Add 2 cups warm water, cover, and simmer until water is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Mix in jalapeño chiles, then black-eyed peas, basil, and green onions. Cover skillet and let stand 5 minutes. Transfer bulgur mixture to large bowl. Mix in dressing. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.
• Just before serving, mix tomatoes into salad and sprinkle with nuts.