Indulge in a symphony of flavors with this Layered Salad of Bulgur, Fennel, Pine Nuts, Dill, and Mint. Embark on a culinary journey where textures dance and vibrant ingredients harmonize, creating a delightful masterpiece. Discover how to prepare this refreshing salad, along with two additional tantalizing recipes: a tangy Lemon-Dill Dressing to enhance the flavors and a simple yet flavorful Bulgur Pilaf that serves as a versatile side dish. Get ready to impress your taste buds with these culinary gems.
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ELBOW MACARONI WITH PINE NUTS, LEMON AND FENNEL
Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian
Categories side-dish
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- In a large bowl, add the vinegar and 1/2 cup of the oil. Add the pine nuts, olives, cherry pepper, capers and lemon zest. Toss the sliced fennel with the lemon juice and a pinch of salt in a small bowl. Combine the fennel with the dressing mixture. Add the fennel fronds and mint. Season with pepper. Let it sit while you cook the pasta.
- Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain, rinse and pat dry on a sheet pan lined with a kitchen towel. In a large bowl, toss with the remaining 2 tablespoons oil.
- Add the pasta to the fennel mixture and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle the pasta with the cheese. Serve room temperature.
LAYERED SALAD OF BULGUR, FENNEL, PINE NUTS, DILL, AND MINT
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
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.
ARUGULA-FENNEL SALAD
A great summer or fall salad with a lemon dressing. Great for company! This makes very large portions of a side salad, so it can be for 4 to 6 people depending on the portion given.
Provided by chrissiek
Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Arugula Salad Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Make the dressing by whisking the olive oil, salt, lemon zest, and lemon juice together in a small bowl; set aside. Place the arugula leaves into a large salad bowl. Sprinkle the fennel, pine nuts, grape tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese over top. Toss with the lemon dressing immediately before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.3 calories, Carbohydrate 10.7 g, Cholesterol 5.9 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 7.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 332.6 mg, Sugar 1.2 g
FENNEL, ARUGULA, AND PINE-NUT SALAD
Steps:
- Combine fennel, arugula, parsley, and pine nuts in a large bowl. Drizzle with lemon juice and oil. Season with salt and pepper; toss. Top with cheese.
MEDITERRANEAN BULGUR SALAD
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
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
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
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
SALAD OF FENNEL & PINE NUTS
This recipe brought to you by Bertolli.
Provided by Bertolli
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- On serving platter, arrange fennel. In small bowl, blend Bertolli Extra Virgin Olive Oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper; drizzle over fennel. Sprinkle with pignoli and garnish with tomatoes.
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: This will make a big difference in the flavor of your salad.
- Don't overcook the bulgur: It should be cooked through but still have a slightly chewy texture.
- Chop the vegetables evenly: This will help them cook evenly.
- Layer the salad in a pretty serving dish: This will make it more visually appealing.
- Serve the salad chilled: This will help the flavors to meld together.
Conclusion:
This layered salad of bulgur, fennel, pine nuts, dill, and mint is a delicious and refreshing side dish that is perfect for summer gatherings. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a light and healthy salad, give this one a try.
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