Flavor-Bursting Mediterranean Bulgur Salad

5 from 2 ratings

Flavor-Bursting Mediterranean Bulgur Salad

This Mediterranean bulgur salad with feta and pomegranate is bursting with texture and flavor. It comes together quickly making the perfect side dish or a light lunch.

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Salads, Side Dishes

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Halal, Hindu, Kosher, Low Fat, Low Lactose, Vegetarian

Keyword: bulgur salad, bulgur salad with feta, grain salad, tabbouleh salad

Diet: Vegetarian

Occasion: 4th of July, Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving, Valentine's Day

Time: 15 minutes or less, 30 minutes or less, 45 minutes or less

Servings: servings

Author: Sarah Bond

Ingredients

1 cup bulgur 140 g
2 cups vegetable broth 480 mL
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 60 mL
2 Tbsp lemon juice 30 mL
2 cloves garlic minced
½ tsp each salt and pepper
2 mini seedless cucumbers diced, or ½ cup diced English cucumber
½ medium red onion diced
½ cup cubed feta cheese 50 g
½ cup pomegranate arils 90 g
2 Tbsp finely chopped mint
2 Tbsp finely chopped Italian parsley

Instructions

Cook Bulgur: Add 1 cup bulgur and 2 cups vegetable broth to a medium pot. Cover and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 12 to 15 minutes, or until bulgur is tender. Drain off any excess liquid.
Dressing: In a large salad bowl whisk together ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, 2 Tbsp lemon juice, 2 cloves garlic (minced), and ½ tsp each salt and pepper.
Prep Salad: To the bowl with the dressing, add all remaining ingredients.
Serve: When bulgur is finished cooking, add it in too, tossing everything to evenly coat. Eat warm or chilled.

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Notes

Storage: If you have leftovers, this salad will keep for 4 days in the fridge in an airtight container.

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