Looking for new salad recipes? Try these variations
What's the story
Bulgur wheat, with its delicious nutty flavor and super-fast cooking time, is the star ingredient in Middle Eastern classics like tabbouleh. Packed with fiber, vitamins, and minerals, it's a super healthy choice for any meal. We have compiled five ways to use bulgur in salads - they're a fresh and tasty change from the usual recipes.
Summer salad
Refreshing summer bulgar salad
A vibrant summer bulgar salad combines the freshness of crisp veggies with the satisfying substance of bulgar. Simply mix together cooked bulgar, chopped cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions, and a handful of parsley. Dress it all up with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper for a burst of simple, Mediterranean-inspired flavor. Perfect for those scorching summer days when you want something filling but not too heavy.
Mediterranean mix
Mediterranean bulgar bowl
Craving a trip to the Mediterranean? Whip up a hearty and healthy bulgar bowl! Begin with a foundation of cooked bulgar. Top it off with roasted chickpeas, kalamata olives, feta cheese crumbles, sliced cucumbers, and cherry tomatoes. Add a generous drizzle of homemade tzatziki sauce or hummus for an extra burst of flavor. This protein and fiber-rich bowl will keep you satisfied for hours.
Sweet nuttiness
Sweet and nutty bulgar salad
Add a sweet twist to your bulgar salad with fruits and nuts. Toss cooked bulgar with sliced apples or pears, dried cranberries or raisins, chopped walnuts or almonds, and crumbled goat cheese or blue cheese. A honey mustard vinaigrette brings all the flavors together perfectly. This combo is great as a side dish or a light lunch.
Spicy Southwest
Spicy southwest bulgar salad
Unleash the power of bold flavors by whipping up a spicy southwest-style bulgar salad. Combine cooked bulgar with black beans, corn kernels, red bell peppers, avocado slices, green onions, cilantro leaves, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper, and olive oil for a colorful, delicious dish with a kick. Diced jalapenos can be added for those who like it extra spicy.
Asian crunch
Asian-inspired crunchy bulgur salad
For an Asian-inspired variation, combine cooked bulgur with shredded cabbage, carrots, edamame, and scallions. Toss in a dressing of soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and honey for a perfect blend of sweet and savory. Finish with a sprinkle of crushed peanuts or cashews for added crunch. This salad not only takes your taste buds on a journey but also packs in the benefits of whole grains.