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Flavor-Bursting Mediterranean Bulgur Salad

This Mediterranean bulgur salad with feta and pomegranate is bursting with texture and flavor. It comes together quickly making the perfect side dish or a light lunch.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 271 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

  • 1 cup bulgur 140 g
  • 2 cups vegetable broth 480 mL
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 60 mL
  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice 30 mL
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ tsp each salt and pepper
  • 2 mini seedless cucumbers diced, or ½ cup diced English cucumber
  • ½ medium red onion diced
  • ½ cup cubed feta cheese 50 g
  • ½ cup pomegranate arils 90 g
  • 2 Tbsp finely chopped mint
  • 2 Tbsp finely chopped Italian parsley

Instructions

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  1. Cook Bulgur: Add 1 cup bulgur and 2 cups vegetable broth to a medium pot. Cover and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 12 to 15 minutes, or until bulgur is tender. Drain off any excess liquid.
  2. Dressing: In a large salad bowl whisk together ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, 2 Tbsp lemon juice, 2 cloves garlic (minced), and ½ tsp each salt and pepper.
  3. Prep Salad: To the bowl with the dressing, add all remaining ingredients.
  4. Serve: When bulgur is finished cooking, add it in too, tossing everything to evenly coat. Eat warm or chilled.

Notes

  • Storage: If you have leftovers, this salad will keep for 4 days in the fridge in an airtight container.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 271kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 38.6g (13%) Protein 8.9g (18%) Fat 10.5g (16%) Saturated Fat 2.7g (14%) Cholesterol 8mg (3%) Sodium 788mg (33%) Potassium 413mg (12%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 8.7g (17%) Calcium 70mg (7%) Iron 2.3mg (13%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 271

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 271kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 38.6g 13%
Protein 8.9g 18%
Fat 10.5g 16%
Saturated Fat 2.7g 14%
Cholesterol 8mg 3%
Sodium 788mg 33%
Potassium 413mg 9%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 8.7g 17%
Calcium 70mg 7%
Iron 2.3mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.