How to Make Colorful Bulgur Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to creating delicious and nutritious meals, sometimes simplicity is key. You don’t always need a long list of complicated ingredients to make something truly delicious. This colorful bulgur salad is a perfect example of that. Packed with fresh vegetables, aromatic herbs, and hearty bulgur, it’s a dish that truly exemplifies the beauty of simplicity in cooking.

What makes this salad so special is not just its simplicity, but also its versatility. It can be served as a sid...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup cracked bulgur wheat
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 1 small cucumber, seeded and chopped
  • 1 tomato, chopped
  • 1 carrot, shredded
  • 3 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • ¾ tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 pinch garlic powder

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs 55 mins
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 20 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Place bulgur in a colander and rinse under cold running water. Drain and transfer to a small bowl.
  • In a small saucepan bring the chicken broth to a boil. Stir in the bulgur, remove from the heat and let stand for 1 hour.
  • Stir in the cucumbers, tomatoes, carrots, and green onions into the bulgur.
  • In a small bowl whisk the lime juice, chili powder and garlic powder together. Pour over the bulgur mixture and stir until combined. Cover and chill for 2 hours before serving. Stir before serving.
  • Nutrition

    65 cal.

    • Total Fat: 1g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 127mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 14g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 13mg
    • Calcium: 34mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 320mg