Layered Salad of Bulgur, Fennel, Pine Nuts, Dill, and Mint Recipe

Name: Layered Salad of Bulgur, Fennel, Pine Nuts, Dill, and Mint
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup medium-fine bulgur or cracked wheat; 1 cup fresh lemon juice, plus more to taste; 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 4 garlic cloves, minced; Salt; 8 scallions (white and green parts), thinly sliced; 1 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1/2 cup chopped fresh dill; 1/3 cup chopped fresh mint; 2 English cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch dice; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 large fennel bulb; 1/3 cup toasted pine nuts

Servings: persons

1 cup medium-fine bulgur or cracked wheat
1 cup fresh lemon juice, plus more to taste
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
Salt
8 scallions (white and green parts), thinly sliced
1 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/2 cup chopped fresh dill
1/3 cup chopped fresh mint
2 English cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch dice
Freshly ground black pepper
1 large fennel bulb
1/3 cup toasted pine nuts

1
Place the bulgur or cracked wheat in a large salad bowl.
2
In a small bowl, whisk together 1 cup lemon juice, the olive oil, garlic, and 1 teaspoon salt; drizzle this dressing over the bulgur.
3
Layer on the scallions, parsley, dill, mint, and cucumbers.
4
Sprinkle 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper over the top.
5
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 24 hours or up to 48 hours.
6
Bring the salad to room temperature.
7
Meanwhile, cut the fennel bulb in half from top to bottom.
8
Cut the halves into paper-thin slices crosswise.
9
Add the fennel and pine nuts to the salad and toss.
10
Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice to taste and serve.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup medium-fine bulgur or cracked wheat, 1 cup fresh lemon juice, plus more to taste, 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 4 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Layered Salad of Bulgur, Fennel, Pine Nuts, Dill, and Mint 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.

Layered Salad of Bulgur, Fennel, Pine Nuts, Dill, and Mint

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