Oriental Bulgur Rice Salad Recipes

ORIENTAL BULGUR RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Place bulgur in a bowl.
• Stir in boiling water.
• Cover and let stand 30 minutes or until most of the liquid is absorbed.
• Drain and squeeze dry.
• In a bowl combine the rice, celery, carrot, green pepper, cranberries, and bulgur.
• In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the parsley, vinegar, olive oil, onion, water, sesame oil, honey, garlic and seasonings; SHAKE WELL.
• Pour over rice mixture; toss gently to coat.
• Arrange greens on salad plates.
• Top with rice mixture; sprinkle with almonds.

ORIENTAL RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Cook rice.
• Combine oil, soya sauce, vinegar and salt.
• Add mushrooms to rice and stir in dressing.
• Cover and chill at least 2 hours.
• Just before serving add oranges,celery,green onions and almonds.

GELSON'S BULGUR SALAD WITH ASIAN DRESSING

Steps:

• Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a 1 quart saucepan, stir in bulgur, cover pan, remove from heat, and let stand until the bulgur is softened, at least 15 minutes.
• Drain bulgur, transfer to a large bowl, add remaining salad ingredients (except dressing) and toss to combine.
• For the dressing, place dressing ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
• Pour over salad and toss to coat.
• Cover and refrigerate until well chilled.
• Can be made a day ahead, keep refrigerated.

VEGGIE BULGUR SALAD (KISIR)

Steps:

• Place the bulgur in a bowl; stir in the boiling water. Cover and let stand for 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the chopped onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes.
• Drain the bulgur and return it to the bowl. Add the cooked onion, chopped tomatoes, cucumber, green and red bell peppers, green onions, parsley, mint, and red pepper flakes. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil, the lemon juice, and the pomegranate molasses. Toss gently until the salad is thoroughly combined. Serve immediately, or refrigerate until serving.

WILD RICE AND BULGUR SALAD

Steps:

• Pour water over bulgur; water level will be much higher than bulgur. Soak for one hour and drain excess water.
• Bring stock and wild rice to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 45 minutes or until rice is tender. Let cool.
• In a salad bowl. mix bulgur, rice, tomato, parsley, green onion and salad dressing.

ORIENTAL RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Be careful not to overcook rice.
• I have used both minute rice and long grain.
• Toss salad ingredients together and refrigerate long enough to let peas thaw.
• Beginning with salad oil ingredient, mix all dressing ingredients and let sit for an hour at room temperature or longer.
• Stir dressing well and dress salad just before serving, mix well.
• Serve cold.