Onion Bulgur Salad Recipes

BULGUR, ONION, AND PARSLEY SALAD

Steps:

• Soak bulgur in hot water until tender, about 30 minutes. Drain thoroughly in a fine-mesh sieve. Transfer to a medium bowl and refrigerate until cool.
• Meanwhile, in a medium skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Add onion, thinly sliced, and cumin season with coarse salt and ground pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is golden, about 6 minutes. To bulgur, add onion, lemon juice, almonds, parsley and garlic; season with salt and pepper.

BULGUR AND LENTIL SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the lentils, onion, garlic and bay leaf in a saucepan, and add 2 to 3 cups water, enough to cover by an inch or two. Bring to a gentle boil, add salt to taste, reduce the heat, cover and simmer 25 minutes until tender but intact. Remove from the heat. Remove and discard the onion, garlic cloves and bay leaf. Drain.
• Meanwhile, place the bulgur in a medium bowl, and add salt to taste. Cover with 2 cups hot or boiling water, and allow to sit for 20 to 25 minutes until most of the water is absorbed. Drain through a strainer and squeeze out the water.
• Combine the lentils, bulgur, scallions, radishes, parsley and mint in a large bowl or salad bowl. Whisk together the lemon juice, cumin, salt and pepper to taste, and the olive oil. Toss with the salad, and serve.

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 AND ORANGE SALAD

Steps:

• Cook bulgur as directed on package--except omit salt. In glass or plastic bowl, toss bulgur and all remaining ingredients.
• Cover and refrigerate about 2 hours or until chilled.

EASY BULGUR SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, pour 1 cup boiling water over the bulgur. Cover with plastic wrap; let stand until water is absorbed, about 30 minutes.
• Add cucumber, onion, parsley, garlic, lemon juice, oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; toss to combine. Serve warm, cold, or at room temperature. (To chill, cool, then refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 day.)

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.

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.

TOASTED BULGUR SALAD WITH CORN AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• In a large heavy dry skillet toast bulgur over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, 5 to 10 minutes, or until it makes popping sounds and is browned lightly. Transfer bulgur to a bowl and cool.
• In a saucepan bring water with salt to a boil and stir in toasted bulgur. Reduce heat and simmer bulgur, covered, about 20 minutes, or until water is absorbed. Remove pan from heat and let bulgur stand, covered, 10 minutes. Transfer bulgur to bowl and cool.
• While bulgur is cooking, in skillet heat oil over moderate heat until hot but not smoking and cook corn, stirring, 2 to 3 minutes, or until just tender. Cool corn and add to bulgur with tomatoes, scallions, vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste, tossing to combine. Salad may be made 6 hours ahead and chilled, uncovered.
• Serve salad at room temperature.

ONION BULGUR SALAD

Steps:

• Place bulgur in a bowl; stir in the boiling water. Stir in the boiling water. Cover and let stand for 1 hour or until liquid is absorbed. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the onion, salt and allspice; let stand for 30 minutes.
• Drain bulgur and squeeze dry; add bulgur and remaining ingredients to onion mixture. Toss gently to combine. Serve or refrigerate.

ONION BULGUR SALAD

Steps:

• Place bulgur in a bowl; stir in the boiling water. Stir in the boiling water. Cover and let stand for 1 hour or until liquid is absorbed. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the onion, salt and allspice; let stand for 30 minutes.
• Drain bulgur and squeeze dry; add bulgur and remaining ingredients to onion mixture. Toss gently to combine. Serve or refrigerate.

BULGUR SALAD WITH ONION & FETA

Steps:

• Place the bulgur wheat in a heatproof bowl and cover with boiling water. Leave to soak for 15-20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat four tablespoons of the olive oil in a frying pan. Add the onions and cumin and cook on a medium heat for about 15 minutes, stirring often, until dark golden. Transfer onto kitchen paper to drain.
• Drain the bulgur in a sieve and shake well to get rid of the water. Transfer to a mixing bowl. Add the cooked onion and the remaining ingredients, along with 3/4 teaspoon salt and some black pepper. Stir gently so that the feta doesn't break up too much, then serve.

BULGUR WITH ONION, TOMATO, AND FETA

Steps:

• Cook onion in oil in a 2-quart saucepan over moderate heat until softened. Stir in bulgur and chile flakes until coated. Add tomato, sugar, and water and bring to a boil. Simmer, covered, until bulgur is tender and creamy (like risotto), about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 3 minutes. Stir in 1/2 cup feta and season with salt. Top with remaining cup feta.