I got this bulgur salad recipe from a friend, it is a very popular Turkish/Middle Eastern salad.
Ingredients
- fine bulgur: 1 cup
- boiling water: 1 cup
- olive oil: 2 Tbsp
- onion: 1 piece (chopped)
- tomatoes: 2 piece (chopped)
- cucumber: 1 piece (diced)
- green bell peppers: 2 piece (chopped)
- red bell pepper: 1 piece (chopped)
- green onions: 7 piece (chopped)
- fresh parsley: 0.5 cup (minced)
- fresh mint leaves: 0.5 cup (minced)
- red pepper flakes: 1 tsp (to taste)
- olive oil: 2 Tbsp
- juice of 1 fresh lemon:
- pomegranate molasses: 2 Tbsp
Metric Conversion
Stages of cooking
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Place bulgur in a bowl; stir in boiling water. Cover and let stand for 20 minutes.
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Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in chopped onion; cook and stir until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes.
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Drain bulgur and return it to the bowl. Add cooked onion, chopped tomatoes, cucumber, green and red bell peppers, green onions, parsley, mint, and red pepper flakes. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice, and pomegranate molasses. Toss gently until the salad is thoroughly combined. Serve immediately, or refrigerate until serving.
