Turkish Bulgur Salad

Written By Pnina

This Turkish Bulgur Salad (Aka Kisir) is going to be your new favorite salad! This vegan salad is perfect for make ahead meals and is full of fresh and vibrant flavors.

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups Bulgur Wheat dry

  • 3 cups boiling water

  • 1/4 cup tomato paste

  • 2 tablespoons roasted red pepper paste

  • 1 tsp. Salt or more to taste

  • 1/4 cup olive oil

  • 1 cup cucumber diced

  • 1 red bell pepper diced

  • 3/4 cup green onion chopped

  • 1/3 cup fresh parsley chopped

  • 3/4 tsp. Cumin powder or 7 spice

  • 1 lemon juiced

  • 2 tbps. pomegranate molasses

  • 1/3 cup purple onion (optional)

  • 2 tablespoons Jalapeño Pepper (optional if you like spicy)

Instructions:

1-In a bowl, soak the bulgur with the boiling water for 20-30 minutes, mixing occasionally until they are soft and tender. Bulgur should not be chewy.

2-Dice and chop all your ingredients.

3-In a frying pan bring the olive oil, salt, tomato and pepper paste to simmer and keep cooking on low for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally to form a creamy tomato paste base. Turn off the heat.

4-Add in the bulgur and mix to coat well with the tomato paste. Allow the bulgur to cool down for about 10 minutes.

5-In a bowl, add in all the salad ingredients with the bulgur, pomegranate molasses, lemon juice and cumin.

6-Serve right away or cool in the fridge to serve cold.

  • You can then serve it with some other side options like lettuce, olives, fresh tomatoes, chopped radish, onions or a side of protein.

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