Bulgurredpeppercucumberandcheesesalad Recipes

BULGUR SALAD WITH CUCUMBERS, RED PEPPERS, CHICK PEAS, LEMON & DILL

Steps:

• Bring a kettle of water to a boil. Place the bulgur in a large bowl with ½ teaspoon salt and 1¼ cups boiling water. Cover the bowl tightly with saran wrap and let sit for 15-30 minutes, or until all of the water is absorbed. Let cool, then fluff with a fork.
• Meanwhile, to soften the bite of the raw onions, place them in a small bowl and cover with cold water. Let sit for ten minutes, and then drain. (Feel free to skip this step if you don't mind the strong taste of raw onions.)
• In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, sugar, pepper, and remaining 1 teaspoon salt. Add the cooled bulgur, onion, bell pepper, cucumber, dill, parsley, and chick peas. Toss well, then taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Chill until ready to serve or up to two days. Serve cold or room temperature.

BULGUR SALAD WITH CUCUMBER AND TOMATO

Steps:

• In a small saucepan combine the bulgur, the salt, and 3/4 cup water and simmer the mixture, covered, for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the water is absorbed. Transfer the bulgur to a bowl, let it cool for 10 minutes, and stir in the lemon juice, the oil, the parsley, the cucumber, the tomatoes, the scallion, and salt and pepper to taste.

CUCUMBER SALAD WITH PEPPERS AND ONION

Steps:

• In a large serving bowl, combine the cucumbers, onion and peppers. In a small bowl, whisk vinegar and sugar. Pour over vegetables; toss to coat. Chill until serving. Serve with a slotted spoon.

PEPPER AND CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Add all the salad ingredients except the avacado and toasted pita bread.
• Mix the dressing ingredients together Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Just before serving add the chopped avacado and toasted pita bread.
• Drizzle with the dressing and serve.

COLD CUCUMBER SALAD WITH FETA AND BELL PEPPER

Steps:

• Set out cucumber slices decoratively on a plate and scatter diced mini pepper and feta cheese on top.
• Stir together clementine juice, mayonnaise, and sugar in a small jar with a lid. Season with dill, salt, and pepper. Cover jar and shake until dressing is well combined. Drizzle dressing over cucumber mixture.

CUCUMBER AND PEA SALAD

Steps:

• Fill a large bowl with ice and cold water. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add peas and cook uncovered until bright green, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain in a colander and immediately immerse in ice water for several minutes to stop the cooking process. Drain.
• Whisk Greek yogurt, olive oil, and lemon juice together in a bowl. Add parsley, 1/4 cup basil, salt, and pepper. Stir in baby peas and cucumbers. Garnish with remaining basil and walnuts.

BULGAR, RED PEPPER, CUCUMBER, AND FETA SALAD

Steps:

• Place the bulgar wheat in a large bowl, add the boiling water and leave to soak for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally with a fork, until the water has been absorbed.
• In a mixing bowl, whisk together the oil, lemon juice and seasoning.
• Pour oil mixture over the bulgar wheat, add the herbs and mix well.
• Then mix in the remaining ingredients.
• Cover and chill until required.
• Stir in olives just before serving if desired.
• Serve garnished with lime wedges.

RED PEPPER AND CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk vinegar with oil in salad bowl and stir in scallions.
• Add red peppers and cucumbers; toss with pepper. Sprinkle with chives and serve.

RED PEPPER-CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk vinegar with oil in salad bowl and stir in scallions. Add red peppers and cucumbers; toss with pepper. Sprinkle with chives and serve.