Caprese-Style Bulgur Wheat Salad With Chicken

Name: Caprese-Style Bulgur Wheat Salad With Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup Bulgar wheat; 1 cup chicken broth, warmed; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 2 garlic cloves, mashed into a paste; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground; 3 large tomatoes, diced; 1/3 cup fresh basil, julienned; 10 ounces chicken breasts, cooked and diced; 4 1/2 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, diced

Servings: persons

1 cup Bulgar wheat
1 cup chicken broth, warmed
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves, mashed into a paste
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
3 large tomatoes, diced
1/3 cup fresh basil, julienned
10 ounces chicken breasts, cooked and diced
4 1/2 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, diced

1
Put bulgur wheat in a medium size bowl and pour heated chicken broth over it. Mix well and allow to sit at room temperature for 30 - 45 minutes. This will soften the wheat but still leave it al dente, or with a bite.
2
When bulgur wheat has reached desired tenderness, add the red wine vinegar, garlic, salt, dijon mustard, olive oil and pepper and mix thoroughly. Taste mixture for seasoning and adjust slightly if needed.
3
Add the tomatoes, basil, chicken and mozzarella and combine thoroughly. Taste for seasoning once again and adjust as needed. I find that I might need a touch more acid and salt at this point, depending upon how acidic your tomatoes were and how your cooked chicken was seasoned.
4
Allow to sit for 10 minutes at room temperature to let the flavors to combine. Serve on bed of chopped romaine lettuce dressed with a bit of extra virgin olive oil and vinegar, if desired.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 Bulgar wheat, 1 cup chicken broth, warmed, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 2 garlic cloves, mashed into a paste, and more.

Yes, Caprese-Style Bulgur Wheat Salad With Chicken 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!