Bulgur Salad With Pomegranate Dressing and Toasted Nuts Recipe

Name: Bulgur Salad With Pomegranate Dressing and Toasted Nuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 3/4 cups bulgur, preferably coarse-ground; Salt; 3/4 cup olive oil; 6 tablespoons pomegranate molasses, available at Middle Eastern markets; Juice of 2 lemons, or to taste; 6 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 1 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne, or more to taste; Pepper; 2 cups walnuts, coarsely chopped; 1/4 cup pine nuts, lightly toasted; 1 bunch flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped, about 1 cup

Servings: persons

2 3/4 cups bulgur, preferably coarse-ground
Salt
3/4 cup olive oil
6 tablespoons pomegranate molasses, available at Middle Eastern markets
Juice of 2 lemons, or to taste
6 tablespoons tomato paste
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon cayenne, or more to taste
Pepper
2 cups walnuts, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup pine nuts, lightly toasted
1 bunch flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped, about 1 cup

1
Put bulgur in a large bowl and cover with cold, lightly salted water.
2
Let soak until tender, from 30 minutes to 2 hours, depending on coarseness of bulgur.
3
Drain in a sieve, firmly pressing out excess water, and transfer to a serving bowl.
4
Whisk olive oil with pomegranate molasses, lemon juice, tomato paste and spices.
5
Add salt and pepper and taste; mixture should be pleasingly tangy.
6
Add more pomegranate molasses and lemon juice as needed.
7
Pour half the dressing over bulgur and mix well.
8
Set aside to absorb for about 10 minutes.
9
Taste for salt, adding more if needed.
10
Add half the remaining dressing, all the nuts and parsley, and mix well.
11
Before serving, taste again and add more dressing as needed.

904

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: 2 3/4 cups bulgur, preferably coarse-ground, Salt, 3/4 cup olive oil, 6 tablespoons pomegranate molasses, available at Middle Eastern markets, and more.

Yes, Bulgur Salad With Pomegranate Dressing and Toasted Nuts 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 Pomegranate Dressing and Toasted Nuts

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