Best 8 Bulgur Salad With Cherries Recipes

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Bulgur salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for summer. It is made with bulgur wheat, a whole grain that is high in fiber and protein. Bulgur salad is also a good source of vitamins and minerals, including iron, magnesium, and potassium. The addition of cherries to the salad adds a sweet and tart flavor, and the nuts add a crunchy texture.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

BULGUR SALAD WITH CHERRIES



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Try this nutty salad as a side dish or serve it over greens for a light meal.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup bulgur wheat
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 tablespoons walnut oil
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 shallot, minced
1/2 pound halved and pitted fresh sweet cherries
1/2 cup chopped fresh herbs, such as tarragon, chives, and parsley
1/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, bring 2 cups water to a boil. Stir in bulgur and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook until water is absorbed and bulgur is tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in medium bowl, whisk together oil, lemon juice, and shallot; season with salt and pepper. Add bulgur and toss to combine. Refrigerate, uncovered, until cool, about 10 minutes.
  • Add cherries, herbs, and walnuts to bulgur mixture; toss to combine. Season again with salt and pepper. Serve.

BULGUR SALAD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Toast 2 cups bulgur in 1 to 2 tablespoons each butter and olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat until golden and crackly. Add 4 cups water and season with salt; cover and simmer until the liquid is absorbed and the bulgur is just tender, about 20 minutes. Cut a seedless cucumber into chunks; toss with 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar, 2 teaspoons olive oil, 1/4 cup chopped dill and a small handful of pitted, halved black olives. Serve the cucumbers over the bulgur. Photograph by Tina Rup

EASY BULGUR SALAD



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This salad can be made with couscous instead of bulgur. Cook one cup couscous according to package instructions.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 1/4 ounces dried bulgur (1 cup)
1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and finely chopped
1 small red onion, finely diced
1 cup (packed) chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 clove garlic, minced
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper

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.)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180 g, Fat 4 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 6 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.

SOUR CHERRY BULGUR SALAD



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 2h5m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Olive oil, for drizzling
1 cup bulgur wheat
1 cup chopped sour cherries
2/3 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
2/3 cup finely chopped toasted walnuts
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh dill
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 cloves grated garlic
1/2 cup crumbled feta

Steps:

  • Add 2 cups water to a medium saucepot. Season with salt and drizzle in some olive oil, then stir in the bulgur. Bring a boil over high heat, then cover, lower to a simmer and cook until the grains are tender, about 1 hour. Allow bulgur to come to room temperature.
  • Combine the bulgur wheat with the cherries, parsley, walnuts, red onion and dill in a large bowl, reserving about 1 tablespoon of each herb for garnish. Gently mix to combine. Add the extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice and grated garlic and season to taste. Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with feta, reserved herbs and a drizzle of olive oil.

CHERRY BULGUR SALAD



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Fine-ground Bulgur would be best, hope you can find it. You can exclude red pepper paste, if you like. Enjoy! (cooking time does not include waiting time)

Provided by fidem

Categories     Fruit

Time 45m

Yield 500 gr bulgur, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

500 g bulgur wheat
2 roma tomatoes, seeded and diced
700 g sour cherries (morello cherries)
2 green onions, chopped
2 cucumbers, seeded and diced
1 medium onion, grated
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup of fresh mint, chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 cup pomegranate molasses
1/2 tablespoon red pepper paste
1 lemon, juice of
1/3 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon cumin powder
black pepper (to taste)
salt (to taste)

Steps:

  • Cut cherries in half and pit them, working over a bowl to catch their juices.
  • Puree the pitted cherries in a food processor, discard pulp and keep juice.
  • Mix bulgur and the juice you kept, in the bowl and set aside until the juice is absorbed. (1/2-1 hour).
  • Add grated onion, garlic, cumin powder, gren onions, oil, salt andd pepper. Mix well.
  • Add remaining ingredients and stir for 2-3 minutes.
  • Cover and refrigerate for a few hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.8, Fat 12.9, SaturatedFat 1.8, Sodium 16.1, Carbohydrate 39.1, Fiber 8, Sugar 13.1, Protein 5.3

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 SALAD WITH EDAMAME AND CHERRY TOMATOES



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Cooking Light. June 2009. Round out the meal with grilled chicken, lemony hummus, and toasted 100 percent whole-wheat pita wedges. Note time does not include "resting" time.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Grains

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup uncooked bulgur
1 cup boiling water
1 cup frozen shelled edamame (green soybeans)
1 lb yellow and cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/3 cup finely chopped of fresh mint
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1 cup chopped green onion
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine bulgur and 1 cup boiling water in a large bowl. Cover and let stand 1 hour or until bulgur is tender.
  • Cook edamame in boiling water 3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain.
  • Add edamame, tomatoes, and remaining ingredients to bulgur; toss well. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.9, Fat 12.5, SaturatedFat 1.7, Sodium 315.9, Carbohydrate 28.7, Fiber 8.2, Sugar 2.8, Protein 9.9

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh and ripe cherries. Sweet cherries like Bing, Rainier, or Royal Ann work well in this recipe.
  • If you don't have any fresh cherries, you can use frozen unsweetened cherries instead. Just thaw them before using.
  • Use a good quality olive oil. This will make a big difference in the flavor of the salad.
  • If you don't have any fresh mint, you can use dried mint instead. Just use about 1/4 of the amount called for in the recipe.
  • Bulgur salad can be served warm or cold. If you're serving it cold, chill it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Conclusion:

Bulgur salad with cherries is a delicious and refreshing salad that's perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make, packed with flavor, and can be served warm or cold. So next time you're looking for a healthy and satisfying salad, give this recipe a try!

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