Green Lentil and Bulgur Salad Recipe

Name: Green Lentil and Bulgur Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup green lentils, preferably French; 1 1/2 cups water; 1 cup fine bulgur, available in most supermarkets and health food stores; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 garlic clove, minced; 3 scallions, finely sliced; 1/2 cup chopped roasted red pepper from a jar, drained; 1/2 cup pitted and chopped Kalamata olives; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; Salt and pepper; 1/2 cup crumbled Feta cheese

Servings: persons

1/2 cup green lentils, preferably French
1 1/2 cups water
1 cup fine bulgur, available in most supermarkets and health food stores
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
3 scallions, finely sliced
1/2 cup chopped roasted red pepper from a jar, drained
1/2 cup pitted and chopped Kalamata olives
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup crumbled Feta cheese

1
In a small saucepan combine lentils with enough water to cover the lentils by 2-inches.
2
Bring the lentils to a boil, reduce the heat to moderate and simmer until the lentils are tender, but not falling apart, about 15 to 20 minutes.
3
Drain the lentils and allow to cool.
4
In a small saucepan bring the water to a boil, stir in the bulgur and simmer, covered, until the water is absorbed, about 12 to 15 minutes.
5
Transfer to a bowl, fluff with a fork and allow to cool, stirring occasionally.
6
In a large bowl whisk together olive oil and lemon juice.
7
Stir in garlic, scallions, roasted red pepper, olives, parsley, salt and pepper.
8
Add bulgur and lentils and toss to combine.
9
Transfer salad to a serving dish and garnish with crumbled Feta.

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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: 1/2 cup green lentils, preferably French, 1 1/2 cups water, 1 cup fine bulgur, available in most supermarkets and health food stores, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Green Lentil and Bulgur Salad 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.

Green Lentil and Bulgur Salad

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