Bulgur Salad with Avocado and Tomatoes Recipe

Name: Bulgur Salad with Avocado and Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup water; 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/2 cup uncooked bulgur; 1 medium avocado, diced; 1 cup grape tomatoes, quartered; 1/4 cup snipped fresh cilantro; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 teaspoons olive oil (extra-virgin preferred); 1/2 teaspoon bottled minced garlic or 1 medium garlic clove, minced; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1 medium lemon, cut into 6 wedges

Servings: persons

1 cup water
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 cup uncooked bulgur
1 medium avocado, diced
1 cup grape tomatoes, quartered
1/4 cup snipped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons olive oil (extra-virgin preferred)
1/2 teaspoon bottled minced garlic or 1 medium garlic clove, minced
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 medium lemon, cut into 6 wedges

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In a medium saucepan, bring the water and turmeric to a boil over high heat.
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Stir in the bulgur.
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Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 8 minutes, or until the bulgur is slightly firm and the water is almost evaporated.
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Pour into a fine-mesh strainer and run under cold water to cool completely.
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Shake off any excess liquid.
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Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, gently toss together the remaining ingredients except the lemon wedges.
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Add the bulgur, tossing gently to combine.
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Serve with the lemon wedges to squeeze over all.
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(Per Serving)
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Calories: 119
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Total Fat: 6.5g
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Saturated: 1.0g
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Trans: 0.0g
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Polyunsaturated: 1.0g
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Monounsaturated: 4.5g
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Cholesterol: 0mg
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Sodium: 58mg
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Carbohydrates: 15g
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Fiber: 5g
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Sugars: 2g
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Protein: 3g
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Dietary Exchanges
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1/2 Starch
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1 Vegetable
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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup water, 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric, 1/2 cup uncooked bulgur, 1 medium avocado, diced, and more.

Yes, Bulgur Salad with Avocado and Tomatoes falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Bulgur Salad with Avocado and Tomatoes

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