Tomato Squash And Bulgur Salad Recipes

SUMMER SQUASH AND TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Combine 2 cups halved assorted cherry tomatoes with 1/4 cup each white wine vinegar and olive oil, 1 sliced shallot and 2 tablespoons each chopped basil, mint and chives. Season with salt and pepper and set aside. Thinly slice 1 each medium zucchini and yellow squash using a mandoline; spread out on a platter. Top with the tomato mixture and let sit, 30 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.

BUCKWHEAT AND SUMMER SQUASH SALAD

Steps:

• Bring the buckwheat, water, and salt to a boil in a saucepan. Cook at a boil for 7 minutes; drain and pour into a mixing bowl. Refrigerate until cooled to room temperature.
• Place the summer squash, garbanzo beans, walnuts, and Parmesan cheese into the bowl with the buckwheat. Season with lemon juice, parsley, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Gently stir until evenly combined; serve at room temperature.

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.

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.

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 AND MINT SALAD

Steps:

• Place the bulgur in a saucepan and cover it with 4 cups of cool tap water. Soak for at least 3 to 4 hours (or overnight, if desired).
• Meanwhile, coarsely chop the mint and parsley together. (There should be 1 1/2 cups total.)
• Drain the bulgur in a sieve for 10 to 20 minutes. Place the drained bulgur in a bowl and add the carrot, scallions, garlic, salt, Tabasco, lemon juice and oil. Mix well.
• Serve at room temperature.

ZUCCHINI, TOMATO AND BULGUR SALAD

Steps:

• Heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the bulgur and cook, stirring constantly, until toasted, about 5 minutes. Place in a large bowl. Salt the water, bring to a boil and pour it over the bulgur. Let soak until tender but firm, about 10 to 12 minutes. Drain through a fine sieve and place in a bowl.
• Meanwhile, blanch the zucchinis in salted boiling water for 1 minute. Drain and refresh under cold running water. Drain again. Toss the bulgur with the zucchinis, tomatoes, onion, lemon juice, salt, pepper and parsley. Serve at room temperature.

SUMMER SQUASH AND TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Combine quinoa and 1/4 cup vinaigrette; spoon onto platter.
• Add vegetables to platter; drizzle with remaining vinaigrette.
• Top with cheese and basil.

SWEET CORN, ZUCCHINI, AND TOMATOES WITH BULGUR

Steps:

• Combine bulgur, 1 1/2 cups water, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and a drizzle of oil in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low. Cover and cook until tender, about 12 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and transfer to a large bowl.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add scallions and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add garlic and zucchini; season with salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden and softened, 6 to 8 minutes. Add butter and corn and cook, stirring, until corn is crisp-tender, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Add tomatoes and cook until they just begin to release juices, 1 to 2 minutes. Season to taste. Add zucchini mixture to bulgur and toss. Fold in arugula and sprouts. Shave cheese over salad and serve.

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.