How to Make Bulgur Wheat Salad @bezalea

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.

Soak cracked wheat overnight and wash it nicely.

Transfer the washed cracked wheat into a rice cooker.

Add a little water to just cover the surface of the wheat and add salt to taste.

Cook the wheat in the rice cooker until fluffy.

Once cooked, spread the wheat out on a tray to cool down.

Prepare the dressing by mixing vinegar, lemon, olive oil, coriander, salt, black pepper, and oregano.

In a salad bowl, add 2 cups of cooled wheat.

Add chopped cucumber, tomatoes, red peppers, red onions, and boiled chicken seasoned with black pepper and salt.

Add red and green pickled jalapenos for a kick.

Pour the dressing over the salad and mix well.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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