Best 4 Bulgur Wheat Salad Turkish Style Recipes

Bulgur wheat salad, a Turkish specialty, is a delightful blend of flavors and textures. With its nutty taste and chewy texture, bulgur wheat provides a satisfying base for this vibrant dish, while fresh vegetables, herbs, and a tangy dressing bring an array of flavors to tantalize the taste buds. This versatile salad can be served as a light meal, a refreshing side dish, or a colorful addition to a buffet. Embark on a culinary journey and discover the perfect recipe for bulgur wheat salad Turkish style that will leave you craving for more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

KISIR (SPICY TURKISH BULGUR WHEAT SALAD)

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Provided by Vidar Bergum

Categories Vegan

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

35 g (2 Tbsp) tomato paste
15 g (1 Tbsp) turkish hot pepper paste (acı biber salçası)
200 ml (⅘ cup) boiling water
200 g (1 cup) fine bulgur (köftelik bulgur)
6 spring onions, finely sliced
250 g (2 medium size) tomatoes, cut into small cubes
40 g flat-leaf parsley (without thick stalks), finely chopped
6 Tbsp (90 ml / ⅓ cup) extra virgin olive oil
2 Tbsp pomegranate molasses
1 tsp pul biber (Aleppo pepper), or other chili flakes to taste
salt and pepper

Steps:

Mix the tomato paste, hot pepper paste (if using) and boiling water until completely mixed. Stir in the bulgur. Set aside until the bulgur has softened and cooled a little, 10-20 minutes.
Mix the bulgur with the remaining ingredients. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

BULGUR WHEAT SALAD

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Fresh seasonings jazz up bulgur in this bright and simple side. Combined with ripe tomatoes and green onions, this scrumptious dish from Millie McDonough of Homeland, California is a winner.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 cup bulgur
1 cup boiling water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
4 green onions, chopped

Steps:

Place bulgur in a large bowl; stir in water. Cover and let stand for 30 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. , In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice, oil, garlic and salt. Stir into bulgur. Add parsley. , Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Just before serving, stir in the tomatoes and onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 137 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 210mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BULGUR WHEAT SALAD - TURKISH STYLE

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Make and share this Bulgur Wheat Salad - Turkish Style recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Nye McClelland

Categories Grains

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 medium cooking onion, chopped and sauteed
2 cups bulgur (add 4 cups of boiled water in a bowl and set aside)
3 freshly squeezed lemons
1/2 cup finely chopped parsley
1 large tomatoes, diced
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon coriander
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 cup quartered red seedless grapes or 1 cup quartered green seedless grape
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
salt

Steps:

Mix all the ingredients together and let it marinate for at least a half hour in the fridge then serve.
When pomegranates are in season, I substitute the grape, makes for eye catching colour.

KISIR (TURKISH BULGUR WHEAT SALAD)

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This is not a traditional Turkish Kisir, but the best I can do with the ingredients available in local stores. The salad is simple, and it's good for a light summertime meal.

Provided by MissLinguist

Categories Grains

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 cup Bulgar wheat (Bob's Red Mill Light Bulgur Wheat is good)
1 cup boiling water
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 cup fresh Italian parsley (1/2 bunch, chopped)
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves (chopped)
1 large roma tomato (seeded and diced)
2 green onions (chopped)
1/2 teaspoon salt
black pepper (to taste)
cayenne pepper (to taste)
4 teaspoons red pepper paste (or Ajvar)

Steps:

Mix bulgur and water and set aside for 30 minutes, until all of the water is absorbed. (There is a special kind of bulghur used in Turkish Kisir, but any bulgur or cracked wheat that can be prepared in this way will work).
Add remaining ingredients, adding the red pepper paste last. (Trader Joe's makes Red Pepper Spread with Eggplant and Garlic, which works pretty well. The Turkish spread is called Ajvar (Ayvar/Hayvar/Havyar), and it is much more spicy).
Refrigerate and serve cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95.7, Fat 5.4, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 305.3, Carbohydrate 11.2, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 0.9, Protein 2.2

Tips:

For the best bulgur salad, use fresh, high-quality ingredients.
Cook the bulgur wheat according to the package directions and let it cool completely before assembling the salad.
Use a variety of vegetables in your salad for added color, texture, and flavor.
Feel free to add other ingredients to your salad, such as nuts, seeds, or dried fruit.
Dress the salad with a flavorful vinaigrette or dressing.
Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later.

Conclusion:

Bulgur wheat salad is a versatile and delicious dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or side dish. It's a great way to use up leftover bulgur wheat and is also a healthy and nutritious meal. With so many different variations, there's sure to be a bulgur wheat salad recipe that everyone will enjoy.