Middle Eastern Fruited Bulgur Salad Recipe

Name: Middle Eastern Fruited Bulgur Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups boiling water; 1 cup fine bulgur or 1 cup medium-grain bulgur (6 ounces); 1 cup chopped fresh parsley; 14-½ cup chopped of fresh mint or 1 tablespoon dried mint; ½ cup scallion, chopped (6 to 8); ⅓ cup chopped pitted dates; ⅓ cup raisins or ⅓ cup dried currants or ⅓ cup chopped dried apricot; ⅓ cup chopped almonds or ⅓ cup pistachio nut; ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice; 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 ½ teaspoons salt, about; ¼ teaspoon pepper; ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Servings: persons

1 ½ cups boiling water
1 cup fine bulgur or 1 cup medium-grain bulgur (6 ounces)
1 cup chopped fresh parsley
14-½ cup chopped of fresh mint or 1 tablespoon dried mint
½ cup scallion, chopped (6 to 8)
⅓ cup chopped pitted dates
⅓ cup raisins or ⅓ cup dried currants or ⅓ cup chopped dried apricot
⅓ cup chopped almonds or ⅓ cup pistachio nut
⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 ½ teaspoons salt, about
¼ teaspoon pepper
⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon

1
Pour the boiling water over the bulgur and let stand until tender and the water is absorbed (20 to 40 minutes depending on the age and type of bulgur).
2
Drain any excess water and fluff with a fork.
3
Add the parsley, mint, scallions, fruit, and nuts.
4
Mix the lemon juice, oil, salt, pepper, and cinnamon.
5
Drizzle over the salad and toss to coat.
6
Cover and refrigerate for several hours to let the flavors meld.
7
Serve cold or at room temperature.

1091

kcal

Calories

119

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ½ cups boiling water, 1 cup fine bulgur or 1 cup medium-grain bulgur (6 ounces), 1 cup chopped fresh parsley, 14-½ cup chopped of fresh mint or 1 tablespoon dried mint, and more.

Yes, Middle Eastern Fruited 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.

Middle Eastern Fruited Bulgur Salad

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