Best 5 Bulgar Red Pepper Cucumber And Feta Salad Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

In this vibrant and flavorful culinary journey, we present a tantalizing quartet of Bulgar Red Pepper Cucumber and Feta Salads, each offering a unique twist on this refreshing Mediterranean classic. From the tangy and zesty to the creamy and herbaceous, these salads are sure to delight your taste buds and add a burst of color to your table. Discover the zesty Lemon-Tahini Dressing, the creamy Feta-Yogurt Dressing, the tangy Sumac-Onion Dressing, and the aromatic Olive Oil and Vinegar Dressing, each carefully crafted to complement the crisp and refreshing ingredients of the salad. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

BULGUR SALAD WITH CUCUMBERS, RED PEPPERS, CHICK PEAS, LEMON & DILL



Bulgur Salad with Cucumbers, Red Peppers, Chick Peas, Lemon & Dill image

With fresh herbs, chopped vegetables and chickpeas, this Middle Eastern-style bulgur salad is like a bulked-up tabbouleh.

Provided by Jennifer Segal

Categories     Salads

Time 40m

Yield 4 to 6 as a side dish (2 to 3 as a main course)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup bulgur
1½ teaspoons salt, divided
⅓ cup diced red onion
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
¼ cup fresh lemon juice, from 2 lemons
1 large garlic clove, finely minced
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon sugar
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 small English (or hothouse) cucumber, seeded and diced
½ cup finely chopped fresh dill
⅓ cup finely chopped fresh parsley
1 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed

Steps:

  • Bring a kettle of water to a boil. Place the bulgur in a large bowl with ½ teaspoon salt and 1¼ cups boiling water. Cover the bowl tightly with saran wrap and let sit for 15-30 minutes, or until all of the water is absorbed. Let cool, then fluff with a fork.
  • Meanwhile, to soften the bite of the raw onions, place them in a small bowl and cover with cold water. Let sit for ten minutes, and then drain. (Feel free to skip this step if you don't mind the strong taste of raw onions.)
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, sugar, pepper, and remaining 1 teaspoon salt. Add the cooled bulgur, onion, bell pepper, cucumber, dill, parsley, and chick peas. Toss well, then taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Chill until ready to serve or up to two days. Serve cold or room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336, Fat 15g, Carbohydrate 46g, Protein 9g, SaturatedFat 2g, Sugar 7g, Fiber 11g, Sodium 1085mg, Cholesterol 0mg

BULGAR, RED PEPPER, CUCUMBER, AND FETA SALAD



Bulgar, Red Pepper, Cucumber, and Feta Salad image

Make and share this Bulgar, Red Pepper, Cucumber, and Feta Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Engrossed

Categories     Grains

Time 40m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 cups bulgur wheat
1 1/4 cups boiling water
4 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons of fresh mint, chopped
3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
salt and pepper, to taste
1 roasted red pepper, peeled and sliced
1 bunch scallion, chopped (green onions)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cucumber, coarsely chopped
2 cups feta cheese, crumbled
oil-cured black olive, to serve (optional)
lime wedge, to serve

Steps:

  • Place the bulgar wheat in a large bowl, add the boiling water and leave to soak for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally with a fork, until the water has been absorbed.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the oil, lemon juice and seasoning.
  • Pour oil mixture over the bulgar wheat, add the herbs and mix well.
  • Then mix in the remaining ingredients.
  • Cover and chill until required.
  • Stir in olives just before serving if desired.
  • Serve garnished with lime wedges.

BULGUR PILAF WITH BROCCOLI AND PEPPERS



Bulgur Pilaf With Broccoli and Peppers image

I have recently started the WW Core program which emphasizes whole grains, produce, and a little bit of good oil. Around the same time I started I also re-found a lovely little cookbook that a friend gave me a few years ago called "One Pot Vegetarian Dishes" by Amy Cotler. This pilaf is a modification of a recipe from that book. It needs a little salt and pepper but is a nice main dish or side dish depending on your eating style. The original recipe says it can be served either warm or cold though I have only tried it warm. And the original recipe called for red pepper. As I only had frozen green pepper that is what I used, but feel free to change it.

Provided by ladypit

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup broccoli floret, cut small
1 onion, chopped (use a small onion)
2/3 cup frozen green bell peppers or 1 fresh green bell pepper, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup canned tomato
1 cup bulgur
3/4 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
dried oregano (optional)
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
3/4 cup hot water

Steps:

  • Bring a large pan of salted water to boil over high heat.
  • Add the broccoli and cook until it is crip tender but still green, about 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Drain the broccoli and rinse it briefly under cold water.
  • Using the same pan, add the oil.
  • Then add the onion, garlic, pepper, and oregano if using.
  • (Just use about 1/4 tsp.) Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until the onion is translucent which is about 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes, bulgur, water, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat to low.
  • Cover it and cook until all the liquid is absorbed.
  • Start checking at 10 minutes but it may take up to 15.
  • Turn off the heat and add the broccoli and the black beans.
  • Cover the pan and let it sit until the bulgur is tender but still slightly firm.
  • This will take about 10 to 15 minutes.

MEDITERRANEAN BULGUR SALAD



Mediterranean Bulgur Salad image

Whether it's nutritioin or taste you're after, it doesn't get any better than this. Bulgur, beans, tomatoes, pine nuts and olive oil team up in this vegetarian main dish salad. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups vegetable broth
1-1/2 cups uncooked bulgur
6 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
1 cup chopped cucumber
8 green onions, sliced
1 package (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring broth and bulgur to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until tender and broth is almost absorbed. Remove from the heat; let stand at room temperature, uncovered, until broth is absorbed. , In a small bowl, whisk the oil, lemon juice, parsley, salt and pepper. , In a large serving bowl, combine the bulgur, beans, tomatoes, cucumber and onions. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese and pine nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298 calories, Fat 17g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 657mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

BULGUR SALAD WITH FETA AND PINE NUTS



Bulgur Salad with Feta and Pine Nuts image

Veg out with this textured toss of chewy grains, tangy cheese, crunchy nuts, shallot, cuke, and citrus. Bulgur is packed with fiber and protein.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup medium-grind bulgur
1 tablespoon pine nuts
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons olive oil, preferably extra-virgin
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (1 ounce)
1/2 shallot, minced
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 cucumber, peeled, halved, seeded, and finely diced
1/2 head Boston lettuce, torn into large pieces
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix bulgur with 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/2 cup boiling water. Cover; let sit until bulgur is tender (but still slightly chewy), about 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a small dry skillet over very low heat, toast pine nuts, tossing constantly, until golden, 3 to 4 minutes. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice and oil. Season with salt and pepper; set aside.
  • Drain bulgur in a fine-mesh sieve, pressing to remove excess liquid; return to bowl. Add feta, shallot, parsley, cucumber, and half the dressing; season with salt and pepper. In another bowl, toss lettuce with remaining dressing. Top with bulgur mixture and pine nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 3 g

Tips:

  • Choose ripe and flavorful vegetables. This will ensure that your salad is packed with flavor.
  • Use a variety of colors and textures. This will make your salad more visually appealing and interesting to eat.
  • Don't overdress the salad. A little bit of dressing goes a long way, so be careful not to drown your salad in dressing.
  • Let the salad sit for a few minutes before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld together and develop.
  • Serve the salad at room temperature. This is the best way to enjoy the flavors of the vegetables.

Conclusion:

This bulgar red pepper, cucumber, and feta salad is a delicious and refreshing way to enjoy fresh summer vegetables. It's perfect for a light lunch or dinner, and it's also a great side dish for grilled meats or fish. With its vibrant colors and flavors, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering.

Related Topics