Best 7 Bulgur Salad With Pine Nuts And Raisins Recipes

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Zesty and refreshing, this versatile bulgur salad is sure to delight your taste buds. Brimming with wholesome ingredients like fluffy bulgur wheat, crunchy pine nuts, plump raisins, vibrant tomatoes, aromatic parsley, earthy green onions, and a tangy lemon-tahini dressing, this salad offers a harmonious blend of flavors and textures.

The first recipe introduces a classic bulgur salad with pine nuts and raisins, a time-honored combination that delivers a delightful crunch and natural sweetness. The second recipe adds a delightful twist with the inclusion of roasted sweet potatoes, imparting a touch of smokiness and subtle sweetness to the salad. The third recipe caters to vegetarians by incorporating protein-rich chickpeas, creating a hearty and satisfying meal. And for those seeking a touch of heat, the fourth recipe incorporates spicy harissa paste into the dressing, adding a fiery kick to the overall flavor profile.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

BULGUR SALAD WITH FETA AND PINE NUTS



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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

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 WITH RAISINS AND PINE NUTS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Toast 1 cup bulgur in olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring, 5 minutes. Add 1 1/2 cups water and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low; cover and simmer until the water is absorbed, 12 minutes. Stir in 1/4 cup chopped mixed parsley, mint and/or scallions, 2 tablespoons each olive oil, toasted pine nuts and chopped raisins, and the juice of 1/2 lemon. Season with salt.

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

LAYERED SALAD OF BULGUR, FENNEL, PINE NUTS, DILL, AND MINT



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Provided by Fran McCullough

Categories     Salad     Herb     Nut     Vegetable     Side     Low/No Sugar     Pine Nut     Fennel     Cucumber     Fall     Bulgur     Vegan     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup medium-fine bulgur or cracked wheat
1 cup fresh lemon juice, plus more to taste
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
Salt
8 scallions (white and green parts), thinly sliced
1 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/2 cup chopped fresh dill
1/3 cup chopped fresh mint
2 English cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch dice
Freshly ground black pepper
1 large fennel bulb
1/3 cup toasted pine nuts

Steps:

  • Place the bulgur or cracked wheat in a large salad bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 cup lemon juice, the olive oil, garlic, and 1 teaspoon salt; drizzle this dressing over the bulgur. Layer on the scallions, parsley, dill, mint, and cucumbers. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper over the top. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 24 hours or up to 48 hours.
  • Bring the salad to room temperature.
  • Meanwhile, cut the fennel bulb in half from top to bottom. Cut the halves into paper-thin slices crosswise. Add the fennel and pine nuts to the salad and toss. Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice to taste and serve.

BULGUR PILAF WITH RAISINS AND PINE NUTS



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Categories     Nut     Side     Fry     Raisin     Pine Nut     Bulgur     Boil

Yield serves 6-8

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 1/2 cups chicken stock (page 143) (or you may use a bouillon cube) or water
3 cups (1 pound) coarse-ground bulgur, washed in cold water and drained
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup pine nuts
4-5 tablespoons butter or vegetable oil
1/3 cup black or golden raisins, soaked in water for 1/2 hour

Steps:

  • Bring the water or stock to boil in a pan. Add the bulgur, salt (taking into account the saltiness of the stock), and pepper and stir, then cook, covered, on very low heat for about 15 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the grain tender. Turn off the heat and leave, covered, for 10 minutes, or until the grain is plump and tender.
  • Fry the pine nuts in a tablespoon of the butter or oil, shaking the pan until golden. Stir it into the bulgur with the remaining butter or oil and the drained raisins and heat through.

BULGUR SALAD WITH PINE NUTS AND RAISINS



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Make and share this Bulgur Salad With Pine Nuts and Raisins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MarBear

Categories     Grains

Time 47m

Yield 1 salad, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups water
1 cup Bulgar wheat
1/4 cup raisins
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon saffron thread, crushed
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
1/2 cup pine nuts
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • Bring water to a boil in large saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium; add bulgur wheat,raisins,salt,cumin,cinnamon,saffron and cayenne pepper. Cook and stir 1 minute.
  • Remove from heat; cover and let stand 15 minutes. Fluff bulgur with fork; place in medium bowl.
  • Refrigerate 30 minutes or until cool. Stir in oil until blended. Gently stir in parsley, pine nuts and basil.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality bulgur. Look for bulgur that is made from whole wheat and has a nutty flavor. Avoid bulgur that is made from refined wheat, as it will be less flavorful and nutritious.
  • Rinse the bulgur before cooking. This will help to remove any impurities and make the bulgur more digestible.
  • Cook the bulgur according to the package directions. Be sure to use the correct amount of water, as too much water will make the bulgur mushy and too little water will make it hard.
  • Let the bulgur cool slightly before adding the other ingredients. This will help to prevent the salad from becoming too watery.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your salad. This will add flavor, color, and nutrients to the dish. Some good options include tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, and carrots.
  • Use a flavorful dressing. A simple vinaigrette or lemon-tahini dressing is a good choice. You can also use a store-bought dressing, but be sure to choose one that is low in sugar and unhealthy fats.
  • Garnish the salad with fresh herbs. This will add a pop of color and flavor to the dish. Some good options include parsley, cilantro, and mint.

Conclusion:

Bulgur salad with pine nuts and raisins is a healthy and delicious dish that is perfect for a summer meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own preferences. Experiment with different vegetables, dressings, and garnishes to create a salad that you and your family will love.

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