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Overnight Bulgur Salad

Cultural Context

Originating from Turkey, Overnight Bulgur Salad is a refreshing and nutritious dish, often enjoyed in the summer months. It embodies the Mediterranean tradition of using fresh vegetables and herbs, making it a staple in Turkish cuisine. This salad not only showcases the versatility of bulgur but also reflects the communal dining culture, where dishes are shared among family and friends. Today, variations of this salad can be found across the globe, adapting to local ingredients and tastes.

TurkishTRside
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 cup bulgur
2 cups hot water
1/2 cup parsley
2 spring onions
1 cucumber
2 tomatoes
2 tablespoons red pepper paste
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon cumin
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

bulgur

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: rice

Quinoa is gluten-free and offers a similar texture.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is heart-healthy.

red onion

🥗Healthier: green onion

💰Cheaper: white onion

Green onion adds freshness while being milder.

parsley

🥗Healthier: cilantro

💰Cheaper: spinach

Cilantro gives a different flavor profile while spinach adds nutrients.

1

Put bulgur in a jar and cover it with hot water.

2

Let it sit for half an hour to an hour until fluffy.

3

Mix bulgur with red pepper paste, tomato paste, salt, black pepper, and cumin.

4

Add chopped parsley, spring onions, cucumbers, and tomatoes to the mixture.

5

Drizzle with olive oil and pomegranate molasses.

6

Mix everything well to combine.

Cooking Techniques

soakingchoppingmixing

Equipment Needed

large bowlknifecutting boardmeasuring spoons

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarianveganplant-baseddairy-freeegg-freegluten-freenut-freesoy-free

Also Known As

Bulgur SaladBulgur Wheat Salad

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