Bulgur Salad

I feel like I keep saying everything I post is one of our favorite dishes but it honestly is so true! We live for flavor and this is one of the most flavorful dishes. It’s high in fiber and rich in nutrients as well. Pairs so nicely with any protein like chicken, fish, steak, and even eggs! Here is everything you’ll need:

Bulgur Salad Ingredients:

• 1.5 c Bulgur (can be purchased at Trader Joe’s or Whole Foods)

• 3 c Water

• 1 tb Tomato Paste

• 3 ts Salt

• 1/2 of an English Cucumber, diced

• 2 Roma Tomatos, diced

• 3 Green Onions or 1 Purple Onion, diced

• 1 Long Green Pepper (for hear or Hungarian Pepper), diced

• 1 Red Bell Pepper, diced

• 2/3 c Fresh Parsley, chopped

• 1/3 c Fresh Mint, chopped

• Juice of 2 Lemons

• 2 tb Extra Virgin Olive Oil

• 1/2 ts Red Wine Vinegar

Directions

First you want to cook the bulgur! You are going to cook it like rice. Put 1 tb of olive oil into a pan with the rinsed bulgur, 1 ts salt, and tomato paste. Add 3 cups of water. Stir and bring to a boil. Then cover with an airtight lid and bring the heat to low (level 4) and cook for 15-20 min. Then move to a big mixing bowl and let it cool. As this cools, dice your veggies! You want everything chopped up pretty small. Add the vegetables and herbs into the mixing bowl. Then add in the rest of your salt, olive oil, red wine vinegar, and lemon juice. Mix everything together. This is best served cold and when it has had time to sit so the flavors can have a chance to really blend together. I recommend refrigerating for at least 30 min before serving - the longer the better. This is honestly even more tasty the next day.

P.S. Be sure to tag me on Instagram if you make this because I love seeing you all make my recipes! @stay.melwithmel - I also have a step-by-step reel of how to make this here