Best 10 Bulgur Onion And Parsley Salad Recipes

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"Bulgur Onion and Parsley Salad" is a vibrant and refreshing salad that combines the nutty flavor of bulgur wheat with the sharp taste of onion and parsley. This salad can be served as a side dish or as a main course, and it is a great way to use up leftover bulgur. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. The combination of bulgur, onion, parsley, and a tangy dressing creates a flavorful and satisfying dish that is sure to please everyone at the table.

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BULGUR, ONION, AND PARSLEY SALAD



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This salad, a refreshing change from lettuce, is good with roasted chicken, grilled steak or pan-roasted fish

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup coarse bulgur
2 cups hot water
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Coarse salt and ground pepper
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup toasted almonds, chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 garlic clove, minced

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305 g, Fat 17 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 9 g

BULGUR SALAD WITH GREEN ONION VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup medium-grind bulgur
1/2 small red onion, finely diced
2 plum tomatoes, finely diced
1 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh mint leaves
4 green onions, sliced, plus
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon buckwheat honey
1 serrano chile, chopped
1/2 cup canola oil or olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260 calorie, Fat 19 grams, SaturatedFat 1.5 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 337 milligrams, Carbohydrate 22 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 5 grams

BULGUR SALAD WITH ONION & FETA



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Healthy option packed full of flavours

Provided by tweety_anja

Time 30m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 0

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 SALAD WITH GREEN ONION VINAIGRETTE



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This is from Bobby Flay, from the episode of Middle Eastern Grilling. This sounds like a different, refreshing salad. I will probably use any honey I have on hand. Posted for ZWT 2010.

Provided by Scoutie

Categories     Southwest Asia (middle East)

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 cup bulgur, medium-grind
1/2 small red onion, finely diced
2 plum tomatoes, finely diced
1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
4 green onions, sliced
1/2 cup green onion, chopped
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon buckwheat honey
1 serrano chili, chopped
1/2 cup canola oil or 1/2 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

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.

ONION BULGUR SALAD



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'I use homegrown ingredients from our garden to put together this refreshing salad,' writes Evelyn Lewis of Independence, Missouri. Onion, tomato and cucumber blend beautifully with the chewy texture of bulgur. Evelyn perks up the wholesome toss with lemon juice and herbs.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

¾ cup bulgur*
2 cups boiling water
¾ cup finely chopped red onion
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground allspice
1 cup seeded, diced cucumber
1 cup diced seeded tomato
½ cup minced fresh basil
½ cup minced fresh parsley
½ cup chopped green onions
¼ cup minced fresh mint
¼ cup lemon juice

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 64.1 calories, Carbohydrate 14.5 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 252.7 mg, Sugar 2 g

MEDITERRANEAN BULGUR SALAD



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Whether it's nutritioin or taste you're after, it doesn't get any better than this. Bulgur, beans, tomatoes, pine nuts and olive oil team up in this vegetarian main dish salad. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups vegetable broth
1-1/2 cups uncooked bulgur
6 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
1 cup chopped cucumber
8 green onions, sliced
1 package (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298 calories, Fat 17g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 657mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

BULGUR, PARSLEY, AND MINT SALAD



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Categories     Salad     Herb     Tomato     Appetizer     Side     No-Cook     Picnic     Low Cal     Dinner     Lunch     Buffet     Mint     Cucumber     Summer     Chill     Parsley     Bulgur     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Vegan     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/4 cups fine or medium bulgur
1 1/4 cups water
1 red onion
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
5 cups packed fresh flat-leafed parsley leaves (about 3 large bunches)
1 1/2 cups packed fresh mint leaves (about 1 large bunch)
1 bunch scallions
1/2 small English cucumber
1/2 pound vine-ripened tomatoes
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • In a bowl combine bulgur and water. Soak bulgur 1 hour and 15 minutes. Bulgur may be prepared 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.
  • Mince enough onion to measure 1 cup and in a bowl stir together with salt, allspice, and cinnamon. Let onion mixture stand 30 minutes. Finely chop parsley and mint. Finely chop enough scallion greens to measure 2/3 cup. Quarter and seed cucumber and tomatoes and thinly slice. In a bowl toss together all salad ingredients with salt and pepper to taste. Salad may be made 1 hour ahead and chilled, covered.

BULGUR GREEK SALAD



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"I've tried to start eating healthier, and this recipe is wonderful, versatile and the ingredients are easy to find... and to have on hand at all times." Jennifer Andrzjewski - Grizzly Flats, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1-1/2 cups bulgur
3 cups boiling water
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons lemon juice, divided
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1-1/4 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
1-1/4 cups chopped cucumber
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/3 cup Greek olives
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1/4 cup roasted sweet red peppers, drained and chopped
1/4 cup chopped red onion
3 tablespoons minced fresh basil
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 137 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 313mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BULGUR AND CHICKPEA SALAD WITH PARSLEY DRESSING



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From: "Whole Grains Every Day, Every Way" by Lorna Sass. "This refreshing grain salad has a Middle Eastern feel. Serve it with whole-wheat pita bread for a pleasing light lunch."

Provided by Engrossed

Categories     Grains

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup fresh dill or 1/2 cup of fresh mint
2 tablespoons plain low-fat yogurt
1 teaspoon lemon zest, grated and packed
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon harissa (optional) or 1 pinch cayenne (optional)
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 1/2 cups cooked wheat berries or 2 1/2 cups cooked spelt
1 1/2 cups cucumbers, diced and seeded
1 cup plum tomatoes, finely diced or 1/3 cup pickled turnip, diced
1/4 cup scallion top, thinly sliced (green onions)

Steps:

  • In a food processor or blender, blend the oil, lemon juice, parsley, yogurt, lemon zest, salt, and harissa (if using).
  • In a large serving bowl, combine the chickpeas, bulgur, cucumbers, radishes, and scallion greens.
  • Add the dressing and toss to coat.
  • Let the salad sit for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 568.5, Fat 16.2, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 0.4, Sodium 937, Carbohydrate 95.4, Fiber 21.9, Sugar 2.7, Protein 17.2

BARLEY & BULGUR CHOPPED HERB SALAD



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A healthy, fibre-rich grain salad that counts as 2 of your 5-a-day. Mint, dill and parsley, along with onions, garlic and cloves make this a winning side dish

Provided by Cassie Best

Categories     Side dish

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 12

150g pearl barley
150g bulgur wheat
3 tbsp olive oil
3 white onions , halved and sliced
4 garlic cloves , crushed
¼ tsp ground cloves
small bunch of parsley
small bunch of dill
small bunch of mint
½ cucumber , finely chopped
4 tomatoes , finely chopped
2 lemons , juiced

Steps:

  • Bring a pan of water to the boil and add the barley. Cover and cook for 25 mins, or until tender. Meanwhile, pour boiling water over the bulgur wheat to just cover, and set aside.
  • Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large frying pan and add the onions. Cook for 20-25 mins, stirring regularly, until golden and caramelised. Stir in the garlic and cloves for 30 secs.
  • Drain the barley and bulgur well and tip into a bowl. Add the remaining oil, the onions, and plenty of seasoning. Mix well and chill until you're ready to serve (up to 24 hrs ahead is fine, or at least 1 hr). Remove from the fridge 30 mins before you want to serve.
  • Toss through the remaining ingredients and serve on a large platter or in a bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Fat 9 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 41 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 7 grams protein

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Bulgur wheat should be cooked according to package directions. Make sure not to overcook or it will become mushy.
  • Rinse the bulgur wheat with cold water after cooking to remove any excess starch.
  • Chop the onion and parsley finely for even distribution throughout the salad.
  • Use a light and flavorful dressing, such as a lemon-tahini dressing or a simple vinaigrette.
  • Season the salad to taste with salt, pepper, and additional herbs or spices, if desired.
  • Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later.

Conclusion:

Bulgur onion and parsley salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover bulgur wheat. The salad is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its simple ingredients and delicious flavor, bulgur onion and parsley salad is a surefire hit.

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