Best 7 Bulgur Salad With Lemon Cumin Dressing Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of the Mediterranean with this tantalizing Bulgur Salad, a symphony of flavors that will transport your taste buds to sunny shores. This refreshing and nutritious salad is a delightful blend of textures and aromas, featuring fluffy bulgur wheat, crisp vegetables, tangy lemon-cumin dressing, and a sprinkle of fresh herbs. Dive into the vibrant world of Mediterranean cuisine with this easy-to-follow recipe, perfect for a light lunch, vibrant side dish, or a delightful vegetarian main course. Discover how to cook bulgur, the versatile grain that forms the base of this delectable salad, and explore variations such as a vegan bulgur salad or a bulgur salad with roasted vegetables. Unleash your creativity and customize your salad with your favorite ingredients, creating a dish that reflects your unique culinary preferences.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BULGUR SALAD WITH LEMON-CUMIN DRESSING



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We loved this flavor-packed salad. The salad is refreshing filled with crisp, cool cucumber, sweet yellow tomatoes, and zesty red onion. Lucy's lemon cumin dressing really elevates the salad and makes all the flavors come alive. Don't be surprised if you find yourself going back for thirds.

Provided by Lucy Selvaggio-Diaz

Categories     Other Salads

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 c uncooked fine grain bulgur
2 c boiling water
12 oz deli-style turkey, 3/4-inch dice
2 medium yellow tomatoes, coarse chop
1 cucumber, diced
1/2 small red onion, chopped fine
1/3 c chopped parsley
prepared hummus
LEMON-CUMIN DRESSING
1/4 c fresh lemon juice
2 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Add the boiling water to the bulgur.
  • 2. Cover and let soak 30 minutes.
  • 3. Meanwhile, whisk together the dressing ingredients and set aside.
  • 4. In a large bowl, combine the diced turkey, chopped tomato, cucumber, and red onion.
  • 5. Drain the bulgur.
  • 6. Add to the large bowl.
  • 7. Pour the dressing over the salad in the large bowl.
  • 8. Toss to combine.
  • 9. To Serve: Smear some of the hummus on individual plates. Pile the salad next to the hummus and garnish with parsley.

MEDITERRANEAN BULGUR SALAD



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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



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Toast 2 cups bulgur in 1 to 2 tablespoons each butter and olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat until golden and crackly. Add 4 cups water and season with salt; cover and simmer until the liquid is absorbed and the bulgur is just tender, about 20 minutes. Cut a seedless cucumber into chunks; toss with 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar, 2 teaspoons olive oil, 1/4 cup chopped dill and a small handful of pitted, halved black olives. Serve the cucumbers over the bulgur. Photograph by Tina Rup

EASY BULGUR SALAD



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This salad can be made with couscous instead of bulgur. Cook one cup couscous according to package instructions.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 1/4 ounces dried bulgur (1 cup)
1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and finely chopped
1 small red onion, finely diced
1 cup (packed) chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 clove garlic, minced
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, pour 1 cup boiling water over the bulgur. Cover with plastic wrap; let stand until water is absorbed, about 30 minutes.
  • Add cucumber, onion, parsley, garlic, lemon juice, oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; toss to combine. Serve warm, cold, or at room temperature. (To chill, cool, then refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 day.)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180 g, Fat 4 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 6 g

GRILLED ZUCCHINI AND BULGUR SALAD WITH FETA AND PRESERVED-LEMON DRESSING



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Charred zucchini pairs particularly well with the deep savory notes of preserved-lemon paste and the tang of creamy feta in this salad.

Provided by Hetty McKinnon

Time 45m

Yield 4 main-course servings or 6-8 side servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup raw walnuts
1 cup coarse-grind bulgur
¼ tsp. kosher salt, plus more
2 lb. zucchini and/or yellow summer squash
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
3 Tbsp. preserved lemon paste (such as NY Shuk)
2 tsp. honey
1 garlic clove, finely grated
Freshly ground black pepper
7 oz. Greek feta, crumbled
½ cup coarsely chopped parsley
½ cup torn mint leaves
Lemon wedges (for serving)

Steps:

  • Toast walnuts in a dry medium skillet over medium heat, tossing often, until golden brown, 8-10 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and let cool. Coarsely chop.
  • Wipe out skillet and toast bulgur, stirring often, until a shade darker and starting to smell like popcorn, about 3 minutes. Add ¼ tsp. salt and 2 cups water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer gently until liquid is almost completely evaporated, 8-10 minutes. Cover skillet and remove from heat. Let sit while you prepare the rest of the salad.
  • Prepare a grill for high heat. (Or, heat a grill pan over high.) Trim ends of zucchini; slice lengthwise into long ¼"-thick planks. Set a wire rack inside a rimmed baking sheet and arrange zucchini in a single layer on rack (you can also do this in a large bowl if you don't have a wire rack). Drizzle with oil and season with salt. Toss zucchini, rubbing with your hands, to coat completely with oil.
  • Grill zucchini, undisturbed, until grill marks appear, about 2 minutes. Turn over and grill on other side until grill marks appear, about 2 minutes. Return to wire rack (or a colander set in a bowl) to drain; let cool slightly, Transfer to a cutting board and slice on a diagonal into 1" pieces.
  • Whisk preserved lemon paste, honey, garlic, and remaining ¼ cup oil in a large bowl to combine; season with pepper (lemon paste and feta should make it salty enough). Add bulgur and feta and toss to combine. Set some of zucchini, parsley, and mint aside for serving, then add remaining zucchini and herbs to salad; toss gently to combine. Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed.
  • Transfer salad to a platter. Top with reserved zucchini and herbs. Scatter walnuts over. Serve salad with lemon wedges for squeezing over.

ROMAINE SALAD WITH LEMON-CUMIN DRESSING



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Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     salads and dressings

Time 5m

Yield 8 - 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons kosher salt
A few grinds fresh black pepper
2/3 cup vegetable oil
2 large heads romaine lettuce, rinsed, dried and torn into bite size pieces

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, cumin, salt and pepper. Very slowly whisk in the oil. Place the lettuce in a large salad bowl and toss with the dressing.

SPICED VEG WITH LEMONY BULGUR WHEAT SALAD



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A warm, colourful vegetarian salad, full of Moroccan flavours

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Main course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 tbsp clear honey
2 tsp harissa (we used Belazu rose harissa)
2 small aubergines , cut into wedges
1 red pepper , deseeded and cut into chunks
140g bulgur wheat
zest and juice ½ lemon
large handful mint leaves, chopped
Greek yogurt , to serve (optional)

Steps:

  • Mix together the oil, honey and harissa, then drizzle half over the aubergines and pepper. Season well. Heat a griddle pan, then cook the veg for 10-15 mins, turning until lightly charred and cooked through.
  • Meanwhile, tip the bulgur wheat into a large bowl and pour over boiling water so it is well covered. Let it sit for 10 mins until softened and plump, drain, then pour over the remaining dressing, the lemon juice, zest and mint leaves. Season well and toss everything together. Serve the roasted vegetables on top of the bulgur, drizzled with yogurt, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448 calories, Fat 14 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 75 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 21 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 10 grams protein, Sodium 0.12 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe tomatoes and cucumbers.
  • If you don't have any fresh parsley, you can use dried parsley instead. Just use about 1/3 of the amount called for in the recipe.
  • If you're using canned chickpeas, be sure to rinse and drain them well before adding them to the salad.
  • For a more flavorful dressing, use freshly squeezed lemon juice instead of bottled lemon juice.
  • If you don't have any ground cumin, you can use whole cumin seeds instead. Just toast them in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 2 minutes, or until they're fragrant. Then grind them in a spice grinder or mortar and pestle.
  • Serve the salad immediately, or chill it for later.

Conclusion:

This bulgur salad with lemon-cumin dressing is a delicious and healthy side dish or main course. It's packed with fresh vegetables, chickpeas, and bulgur, and the lemon-cumin dressing is the perfect finishing touch. This salad is sure to be a hit at your next potluck or barbecue.

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