Bulgar Wheat And Flageolet Salad Recipes

BULGUR WHEAT SALAD

Steps:

• Place bulgur in a large bowl; stir in water. Cover and let stand for 30 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. , In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice, oil, garlic and salt. Stir into bulgur. Add parsley. , Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Just before serving, stir in the tomatoes and onions.

BULGUR WHEAT AND KALE SALAD

Steps:

• For the bulgur: In medium saucepot over medium-high heat, bring the chicken stock to a boil. Add the bulgur, cover and reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer the bulgur until tender, about 15 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes, and then fluff with fork.
• For the cider vinaigrette: Combine the vinegar, shallots and agave nectar in small glass jar with a tightly fitted lid. Shake to combine. Add the oil and shake vigorously to emulse. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside until ready for use.
• For the salad: In a large mixing bowl, gently combine the bulgur, almonds, apricots, kale and red onions. Add the vinaigrette and mix until thoroughly dressed. Season with salt and pepper. Serve garnished with the chives.

SOUR CHERRY BULGUR SALAD

Steps:

• Add 2 cups water to a medium saucepot. Season with salt and drizzle in some olive oil, then stir in the bulgur. Bring a boil over high heat, then cover, lower to a simmer and cook until the grains are tender, about 1 hour. Allow bulgur to come to room temperature.
• Combine the bulgur wheat with the cherries, parsley, walnuts, red onion and dill in a large bowl, reserving about 1 tablespoon of each herb for garnish. Gently mix to combine. Add the extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice and grated garlic and season to taste. Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with feta, reserved herbs and a drizzle of olive oil.

SPICED VEG WITH LEMONY BULGUR WHEAT SALAD

Steps:

• Mix together the oil, honey and harissa, then drizzle half over the aubergines and pepper. Season well. Heat a griddle pan, then cook the veg for 10-15 mins, turning until lightly charred and cooked through.
• Meanwhile, tip the bulgur wheat into a large bowl and pour over boiling water so it is well covered. Let it sit for 10 mins until softened and plump, drain, then pour over the remaining dressing, the lemon juice, zest and mint leaves. Season well and toss everything together. Serve the roasted vegetables on top of the bulgur, drizzled with yogurt, if you like.

MEDITERRANEAN BULGUR SALAD

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring broth and bulgur to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until tender and broth is almost absorbed. Remove from the heat; let stand at room temperature, uncovered, until broth is absorbed. , In a small bowl, whisk the oil, lemon juice, parsley, salt and pepper. , In a large serving bowl, combine the bulgur, beans, tomatoes, cucumber and onions. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese and pine nuts.

BULGUR WHEAT SALAD WITH TOMATO AND CUCUMBER

Steps:

• Using a large bowl (this will eventually hold the finished salad), measure out one cup bulgur.
• Add boiling water, stir, and let bulgur soak until all water is absorbed. This can take anywhere from 40 to 80 minutes.
• Meanwhile, put lemon zest in a small bowl. Add lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil. Whisk together.
• Once bulgur has absobed all water, stir in dressing.
• Add chopped parsley and mint, green onions, cucumbers and tomatoes and stir.
• Season with salt and pepper and enjoy at room temperature.

BULGUR WHEAT AND PEACH SALAD

Steps:

• Combine boiling water and bulgur in a large bowl; let stand 45 minutes or until water is absorbed.
• Combine juices and next 4 ingredients (through pepper), stirring well with a whisk.
• Add peach and jicama to bulgur; toss to combine. Also add mint or beans if you are using them.
• Drizzle dressing mixture over bulgur mixture; toss to coat. Chill 1 hour.
• Serve with a sprinkling of almonds and a sprig of mint.

BULGAR WHEAT AND FLAGEOLET SALAD

Steps:

• Rinse and drain thoroughly the beans. Bring the water to the a boil in a pan. Add the bulgar wheat, bring back to a boil then cover and simmer for 7 minutes. Remove from the heat and leave covered for a further 5-6 minutes, until the water is absorbed an the grains are soft and swollen. Mix together the oil, shoyu and oregano. Add to the hot bulgar wheat, season and leave to cool. Once cooked, add the flageolet beans, red pepper, spring onion and celery and comine using a fork. Chill 3-4 hours before serving to allow the flavors to marry.