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Veggie Bulgur Salad (Kisir)

It originates in middle eastern cuisine.

Recipe Summary Veggie Bulgur Salad (Kisir)

I got this recipe from a friend, it is a very popular Turkish/Middle Eastern salad.

Ingredients | Is Bulgur Wheat Healthy

1 cup fine bulgur

1 cup boiling water

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 onion, finely chopped

2 large tomatoes, finely chopped

1 cucumber, diced

2 green bell peppers, finely chopped

1 red bell pepper, finely chopped

7 green onions, finely chopped

½ cup minced fresh parsley

½ cup minced fresh mint leaves

1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste

2 tablespoons olive oil

juice of 1 fresh lemon

2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses

Directions

Place the bulgur in a bowl; stir in the boiling water. Cover and let stand for 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the chopped onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes.

Drain the bulgur and return it to the bowl. Add the cooked onion, chopped tomatoes, cucumber, green and red bell peppers, green onions, parsley, mint, and red pepper flakes. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil, the lemon juice, and the pomegranate molasses. Toss gently until the salad is thoroughly combined. Serve immediately, or refrigerate until serving.

You may substitute balsamic vinegar for the pomegranate molasses.

Info | Is Bulgur Wheat Healthy

prep: 15 mins cook: 5 mins additional: 20 mins total: 40 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 6 servings

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Is Bulgur Wheat Healthy : Bulgur is a whole grain that has been traditionally used for centuries in so eat bulgur, you can easily prepare it and enjoy it.