turkish bulgur salad

This Turkish Bulgur Salad (Kisir) is one of our all-time favorite family recipes in summer! It’s such a quick and easy make-ahead meal prep recipe and the perfect salad to serve as a side dish for grilling! Use quinoa, millet, or rice for a gluten-free option.

Turkish Bulgur Salad (Kisir)

8,8 oz fine bulgur (or sub quinoa, millet, rice

onion

garlic

red bell pepper

carrots (optional)

tomato paste

tbsp oil (+ 1 tbsp more for frying)

lemon juice (or vinegar)

parsley (or coriander)

salt and pepper (to taste)

paprika powder (or chili to taste, optional)

sugar (optional

cherry tomatoes (or lettuce, cucumber)

pomegranate seeds (or toasted chopped almonds/hazelnuts)

mint (or other herbs of choice)

*Note: See step-by-step photos above!

Place the bulgur in a pot, saucepan or heatproof bowl. Then pour ½ liter (500 ml) hot vegetable broth over the bulgur. Cover and set aside for 20-25 minutes, or until all of the liquid has been absorbed.

In the meantime, heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan or skillet. Add the onions and sauté for 1-2 minutes until almost translucent. Then add the bell peppers and carrots and sauté another 3 minutes. Finally, add the garlic and sauté a further minute, or until the veggies are tender. Set aside.

Once the bulgur has absorbed all of the liquid, transfer to a large bowl. Stir in the Ajvar (or paprika paste), tomato paste and sautéed vegetables to combine.

Allow to cool to room temperature, then mix in the oil, vinegar, parsley, and seasonings (salt, pepper, paprika, chili, sugar) to taste.

Enjoy immediately or cover and refrigerate overnight to unfold flavors.

An easy bulgur salad recipe that&#39;s perfect for any day. Made with bulgur, olive oil and herbs, this salad in ready in less than 30 minutes!

Turkish Bulgur Salad (Kisir) with Video

fine bulgur

water

tsp sweet pepper paste (see notes)

pomegranate molasses

onions

parsley (chopped)

mint (chopped)

olive oil

tsp salt

tsp black pepper

Place bulgur in a large bowl and pour the boiling water on it. Stir well. Cover with a lid or a plate and let it sit for about 15 minutes until cooked.

Once the bulgur is cooked and cooled, fluff it using a fork.

To the bulgur, add tomato paste, pepper paste, olive oil and pomegranate molasses. Stir well so all bulgur grains are combined.

Add in chopped green onion, parsley and mint to the bulgur. Mix well.

Season well with salt and pepper.

Cover and refrigerate for about 30 minutes before serving.

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An easy bulgur salad recipe that's made with bulgur wheat, herbs and olive oil. This Turkish bulgur salad is a great addition to any table.

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