North African Bulgar Salad Recipe

Name: North African Bulgar Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups bulgur wheat; 1 1/4 cups boiling water; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; salt & pepper; 2 tablespoons of fresh mint, chopped; 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped; 1 red bell pepper; 1 bunch scallion, chopped; 1/2 cucumber, chopped; 1/3 cup black olives, pitted & sliced; 2 cups feta cheese, crumbled; lime wedge, to serve

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups bulgur wheat
1 1/4 cups boiling water
4 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
salt & pepper
2 tablespoons of fresh mint, chopped
3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
1 red bell pepper
1 bunch scallion, chopped
1/2 cucumber, chopped
1/3 cup black olives, pitted & sliced
2 cups feta cheese, crumbled
lime wedge, to serve

1
Place the bulgar wheat in a large bowl.
2
Then add the boiling water & let soak until all the water is absorbed, around 30 minutes.
3
Stir occasionally with a fork to break up any clumps.
4
While soaking the wheat, broil the red pepper in the oven until softened.
5
Let cool, then peel & remove the seeds.
6
Slice into thin strips to be used later.
7
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the oil, lemon juice, & spices.
8
Pour the oil mixture over the bulgar wheat, add the herbs & mix well.
9
Stir in the red pepper strips, scallions, cucumber, olives, & feta cheese. Cover & chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
10
Garnish with lime wedges.

1039

kcal

Calories

109

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups bulgur wheat, 1 1/4 cups boiling water, 4 tablespoons olive oil, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, and more.

Yes, North African Bulgar 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.

North African Bulgar Salad

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