BULGUR AND MINT SALAD

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Provided by Jacques Pepin

Categories     weekday, salads and dressings

Time 4h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups bulgur wheat
1 1/2 cups lightly packed mint leaves
1 1/2 cups lightly packed parsley
1 large carrot (about 8 ounces), peeled and grated into strips on the large-hole side of cheese grater (about 3/4 cup)
6 scallions, cleaned and minced (about 3/4 cup)
4 cloves garlic, peeled, crushed and minced (about 1 tablespoon)
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons Tabasco sauce
1/3 cup lemon juice
1/3 cup corn oil

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.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 407, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 32 grams, Fat 26 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 15 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 352 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

Taqi Mughal
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a new favorite in my house!


Tala Wassem
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I used quinoa instead of bulgur and it worked out great! This salad is so versatile.


Jacob Carroll
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This salad is a great make-ahead dish. I made it the night before and it was even better the next day.


Rakibul Rakibul
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I followed the recipe exactly and my salad turned out great! It was a big hit at my party.


Kaelynne Griffin
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Overall, I wasn't a huge fan of this salad. I think it needs some tweaking.


Md:tarek islam
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I think this salad would be better with a different dressing.


Faizi Baig
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I found the bulgur to be a bit too chewy.


Terrence Lee
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This salad was a bit too tart for my taste.


Saqlain Jutt Naroo
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I'm not a huge fan of mint, but I really enjoyed this salad. The bulgur and lemon helped to balance out the mint flavor.


Debra Campbell
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover bulgur.


Jessica-Storm Massyn
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I love that this salad is healthy and delicious.


Nicola Tammaro
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit at parties.


Neo Charles Kekana
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I love the combination of bulgur and mint. This salad is refreshing and flavorful.


RICKY LIMON
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This salad was a great way to use up some leftover bulgur. I added some diced cucumber and tomato and it was a perfect light lunch.


Daniel Frasheri
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I'm not a huge fan of bulgur, but I really enjoyed this salad. The mint and lemon helped to brighten up the bulgur and made it more palatable.


Ampiire Morion
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This salad was easy to make and very delicious. I used fresh mint from my garden and it really made the dish.


Mansoor Ahmed
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination of the bulgur, mint, and lemon. I will definitely be making this again.


Pasidu Nuwan
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This bulgur and mint salad was a refreshing and flavorful side dish. The bulgur was cooked perfectly and the mint added a nice pop of freshness. I will definitely be making this again.