Bulgur Wheat Herb Salad (Tabbouleh salad)

July 2, 2015

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Before I start talking about my excitement about one of the new summer recipes I’m preparing for this July 4 weekend, I want to thank FeedFeed for featuring my post- ‘Bulgur Wheat Herb Salad (Tabbouleh Salad) in their whole grain salad feed. I’m so grateful to be included in such a great online digital cooking publication and community.

Now – on to summer recipes! I can’t believe that we’re already halfway through 2015. As we approach the July 4 long weekend, I continue to be amazed at how immense the celebrations are here. I never realized before I moved to the U.S. that July 4th is about more than just a long weekend, but a huge festive time. It’s even more festive for me, as I get to continue the celebrations from July 4 right into my birthday. I still remember my first few times celebrating Independence Day back on the east coast, with food trucks lining the streets, backyard BBQ parties, and fireworks over the Charles River in Boston. I still miss the traditional feeling of community as everyone exploded in a joyous ovation.

July is a big season for grilling as everyone hosts BBQs for holidays and hot summer weekends. I love pairing a refreshing salad with grilled meat and burgers to complement the smoky flavors and provide a healthy, balanced meal. Last month when I participated in the Clean Slate Challenge with rainydaybites, I came across a recipe for bulgur salad. Back home, bulgur wheat had been a key ingredient in our breakfasts – my mother had used it in breakfast milk porridge, a dish I never enjoyed as a child. I did grow to enjoy it cooked with savory lentils and vegetables, but I only learned in the last few years that bulgur wheat is often incorporated in Middle Eastern salad recipes.

Bulgar wheat salad

I was tempted to try the tabbouleh salad for years and I can’t really explain why it has taken me so long to make it. It’s a healthy and refreshing addition to your BBQ, and you’ll be sure to want to include it among your favorite summer recipes. The tangy pomegranate and crisp crunch of sweet apples are the perfect contrast to savory grilled meats, making this bulgur wheat herb salad (tabbouleh salad) the perfect side dish for your backyard BBQ, or a delicious vegan meal on its own. Happy 4th of July!

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Bulgur Wheat Herb Salad (Tabbouleh Salad):
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INGREDIENTS
  1. 1 cup cracked bulgur wheat
  2. 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary
  3. 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
  4. Zest of 1 lemon/lime
  5. Salt to taste
  6. ½ - 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  7. 3-4 scallions
  8. ¼ cup fresh chopped cilantro
  9. ¾ cup fresh chopped mint
  10. ½ cup fresh chopped Italian parsley
  11. 1/8 cup chopped dried fig
  12. 1/8 cup raisins
  13. 1 cup pomegranate seeds
  14. ¼ cup chopped apple
  15. Juice of a lemon/lime
  16. 1/8 cup + 1 tbsp olive oil
DIRECTIONS
  1. Boil bulgur wheat in 2 cups water and add rosemary, thyme, salt and pepper.
  2. Cover and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes until wheat is cooked and water has been absorbed.
  3. Immediately add lemon zest and 1 tablespoon of oil and fluff it up with fork.
  4. Allow to cool.
  5. Toss the bulgur wheat with scallions, cilantro, parsley, mint, fig, raisins, pomegranate seeds, apple, lemon juice and rest of the oil.
  6. Serve as a side dish or as a complete meal.
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~Happy 4th of July~

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3 Comments

  • Reply Preethhi July 5, 2015 at 1:42 am

    Tempting!! Very nice Esha.

  • Reply Milena July 20, 2015 at 7:19 am

    Its look great!

  • Reply prateeksha August 14, 2015 at 5:29 pm

    looks so yummy
    I’m going to make this soon

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