Bulgur Salad With Greens Barberries And Yogurt Recipes

BULGUR SALAD WITH GREENS, BARBERRIES AND YOGURT

Steps:

• Bring 2 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add the bulgur and salt to taste, reduce the heat, cover and simmer 20 minutes, or until the water is absorbed. Remove from the heat, uncover and place a clean dishtowel over the pan, then replace the lid. Allow to sit undisturbed for 10 minutes. Uncover and place on a baking sheet or in a wide bowl to cool.
• Meanwhile, strip the chard leaves from the stems (retain the stems if they're wide and meaty) and wash well in 2 changes of water. Steam above 1 inch of boiling water for about 2 minutes, until wilted; alternatively, blanch for about 1 minute in salted boiling water. Transfer to a bowl of cold water, then drain and squeeze out excess water, taking the chard up by the handful. Chop fine.
• Dice the chard stems. Measure out 1 cup. Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium heat in a medium skillet and add the chard stems. Cook, stirring, for about 3 minutes, just until crisp-tender. Add 1 minced garlic clove, stir for about 30 seconds, until fragrant, and remove from the heat.
• Combine the bulgur, chopped chard, chard stems, chopped tarragon and mint, za'atar, allspice and barberries in a large bowl. Whisk together the lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste, and olive oil. Toss with the bulgur mixture. Transfer to a platter or a wide salad bowl.
• Pound the remaining garlic to a paste with a pinch of salt in a mortar and pestle. Stir into the yogurt. Spoon on top of the salad and serve.

BULGUR SALAD WITH GREEN ONION VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Place bulgur in a large bowl, pour 3 cups boiling water over, cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let sit until tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. Drain well, squeezing out as much water as possible, if needed. Return the cooked bulgur to the bowl and mix in the onion, tomatoes, parsley, mint, and 4 sliced green onions. Place the lime juice, honey, serrano, and 1/2 cup chopped green onion in a blender and blend until smooth. With the motor running, slowly add the oil until emulsified. If the mixture appears too thick, blend in a few tablespoons of cold water, and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Transfer the salad to a platter and drizzle with the green onion vinaigrette.

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.

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BULGUR SALAD

Steps:

• Cook 3/4 cup bulgur as the label directs. Meanwhile, combine 1 1/2 cups diced cucumber, 1/3 cup chopped olives, 1/4 cup chopped parsley, 1 segmented orange, 1/4 cup orange juice and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Rinse the cooked bulgur under cold water; toss with the salad and season with salt and pepper.

BULGUR GREEK SALAD

Steps:

• Place bulgur in a small bowl. Stir in the water, 1/4 cup lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cover and let stand for 30 minutes or until most of the liquid is absorbed. Drain well., In a large bowl, combine the chicken, cucumber, tomatoes, olives, parsley, red peppers, onion and basil. Stir in bulgur. , In a small bowl, whisk the oil, oregano, pepper, cayenne and remaining lemon juice and salt. Pour over bulgur mixture; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese.

BULGUR SALAD WITH GREEN ONION VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Place bulgur in a large bowl, pour 3 cups boiling water over, cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let sit until tender, about 15 to 20 minutes.
• Drain well, squeezing out as much water as possible, if needed.
• Return the cooked bulgur to the bowl and mix in the onion, tomatoes, parsley, mint, and 4 sliced green onions.
• Place the lime juice, honey, serrano, and 1/2 cup chopped green onion in a blender and blend until smooth.
• With the motor running, slowly add the oil until emulsified. If the mixture appears too thick, blend in a few tablespoons of cold water, and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Transfer the salad to a platter and drizzle with the green onion vinaigrette.

GINGERED BULGUR SALAD WITH GRAPES

Steps:

• In a bowl stir together bulgur and salt. Stir in water and let stand, covered, 30 minutes.
• While bulgur is standing, slice grapes and chop cilantro. Mince garlic. In a small bowl combine grapes, cilantro, garlic, gingerroot, lemon juice, and oil. Fluff bulgur with a fork and stir in grape mixture.

BULGUR WITH SAVORY GREENS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute the onions and garlic in the oil for about 8 minutes, until the onions are translucent.
• Add the greens and lemon juice, cover and cook until the greens have just wilted.
• Stir in bulgur and salt.
• Add water, cover, and cook on med-low for about 15 minutes until the bulgur is tender and most of the water has been absorbed.
• Sprinkle with pepper and add more lemon juice to taste.
• VARIATION: add 1/2 cup cooked chickpeas just before serving.

CHICKPEAS, BULGUR, AND HERB SALAD

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute bulgur, dill seeds, bay leaf, and cumin seeds until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Add broth and soy sauce; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer until liquid is absorbed, 10 to 15 minutes.
• Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute chickpeas until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Combine bulgur mixture, chickpeas, yogurt, parsley, cilantro, and chives in a bowl. Chill at least 1 hour before serving.