Best 7 Layered Salad Of Bulgur Fennel Pine Nuts Dill And Mint Recipes

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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



Elbow Macaroni with Pine Nuts, Lemon and Fennel image

Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Kosher salt
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup toasted Mediterranean pine nuts
2 tablespoons finely chopped kalamata olives
1 tablespoon minced red cherry peppers
1 tablespoon chopped capers
Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lemon (about 3 tablespoons juice)
1 small fennel bulb, trimmed, cored and thinly sliced, plus 1/2 cup fennel fronds, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
3 cups elbow macaroni (about 12 ounces)
1/2 cup freshly grated Pecorino-Romano

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



Layered Salad of Bulgur, Fennel, Pine Nuts, Dill, and Mint image

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.

ARUGULA-FENNEL SALAD



Arugula-Fennel Salad image

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

⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon lemon zest
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
6 cups arugula
2 small fennel bulbs, cored and thinly sliced
½ cup toasted pine nuts
30 grape tomatoes, halved
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

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



Fennel, Arugula, and Pine-Nut Salad image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 small bulb fennel (about 10 ounces), fronds removed, cored, and thinly sliced with a mandoline or other handheld slicer (about 4 cups)
2 cups packed baby arugula
1/2 cup packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves and stems, finely chopped
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
3/4 ounce Pecorino Romano cheese, shaved (about 1/4 cup)

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



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

SALAD OF FENNEL & PINE NUTS



Salad of Fennel & Pine Nuts image

This recipe brought to you by Bertolli.

Provided by Bertolli

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 to 3 medium heads fennel, trimmed and cut into very thin strips
1/4 cup Bertolli Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Juice of 1 large lemon
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
3 Tbsp. pignoli (pine) nuts, toasted
2 sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, chopped (optional)

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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