kisir, vegeterian bulgar salad
A very popular Turkish/Middle Eastern salad. Often enjoyed at Ramadan.
prep time
15 Min
cook time
5 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
6 - 8 (40 mins in total with standing time)
Ingredients
- 1 cup fine bulgur
- 1 cup boiling water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 large tomatoes, finely chopped
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 2 green bell peppers, finely chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 7 green onions, chopped
- 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup minced fresh mint leaves
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- juice of 1 fresh lemon
- seeds from 1 ripe pomegranate
How To Make kisir, vegeterian bulgar salad
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Step 1Place the bulgur in a bowl; stir in the boiling water. Cover and let stand for 20 minutes.
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Step 2Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the chopped onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes.
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Step 3Drain the bulgur, if needed, and return it to the bowl. Add the cooked onion, chopped tomatoes, cucumber, green and red bell peppers, green onions, parsley, mint, and red pepper flakes.
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Step 4Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil, the lemon juice, and add the pomegranate seeds. Toss gently until the salad is thoroughly combined. Serve immediately, or refrigerate until serving.
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