Bulgur Salad with Cucumbers, Olives and Feta Recipe

Name: Bulgur Salad with Cucumbers, Olives and Feta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup fine bulgur; Kosher salt; 1 1/4 cups very hot tap water; 1/4 cup finely diced red onion; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons finely chopped oregano; 1 tablespoon drained small capers, finely chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 medium cucumberpeeled, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch dice; 1/4 cup chopped pitted mixed olives; 3 large romaine lettuce leaves, coarsely chopped; Freshly ground pepper; 3 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (1/2 cup)

Servings: persons

1 cup fine bulgur
Kosher salt
1 1/4 cups very hot tap water
1/4 cup finely diced red onion
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons finely chopped oregano
1 tablespoon drained small capers, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium cucumberpeeled, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch dice
1/4 cup chopped pitted mixed olives
3 large romaine lettuce leaves, coarsely chopped
Freshly ground pepper
3 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (1/2 cup)

1
In a medium bowl, toss the bulgur with 1 teaspoon of salt.
2
Stir in the water, cover with plastic wrap and let stand until the water is absorbed and the bulgur is tender, about 20 minutes.
3
Meanwhile, in a large serving bowl, combine the red onion with the lemon juice, oregano, capers and garlic and let stand for 5 minutes.
4
Whisk in the olive oil and then add the cucumber and olives.
5
Fluff the bulgur with a fork and add it to the dressing.
6
Add the lettuce, season with salt and pepper and toss well.
7
Top the bulgur salad with the crumbled feta and serve right away.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup fine bulgur, Kosher salt, 1 1/4 cups very hot tap water, 1/4 cup finely diced red onion, and more.

Yes, Bulgur Salad with Cucumbers, Olives and Feta 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 Cucumbers, Olives and Feta

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