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Kisir - Turkish bulgur salad

Kisir is easy to make with a wonderfully flavor-packed dressing. It's also great to make ahead and pack for lunch or a picnic.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 2 or
Calories: 233 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Turkish

Ingredients

  • ½ cup bulgur (fine if possible)
  • ½ cup water boiling hot
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste (UK: tomato puree)
  • 1 tablespoon virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tomato
  • ½ Persian cucumber or around half quantity English cucumber
  • 2 tablespoon chopped parsley
  • 1 spring onion or more to taste (scallions) - optional

Instructions

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  1. Put the bulgur into a heatproof bowl and cover with boiling water to give a layer of water over the bulgar of around ½in/1cm. Set aside to absorb the water around 10 minutes while you prepare everything else.
  2. Meanwhile, mix together the dressing ingredients - the tomato paste, olive oil, pomegranate molasses and lemon juice.
  3. Dice the cucumber and tomato relatively small and finely chop the parsley. Slice the spring onion in thin slices, if using.
  4. Once the bulgur has absorbed the water, drain off any excess water then mix through the dressing. Add and stir through the tomato, cucumber and parsley (plus onion, if using).
  5. Serve there and then or chill until needed (best served room temperature).

Notes

  • Kisir is generally made with relatively small/fine bulgur, but use as you have. If your bulgar is particularly coarse, it may not expand properly just covering with boiling water. Instead, you may need to place it in a small pan with water and boil for around 5 minutes to let it expand, then drain and cool before making the salad. See packet instructions as a guide.

Nutrition Information

Calories 233kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 39g (13%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 82mg (3%) Potassium 440mg (13%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 1049IU (21%) Vitamin C 20mg (22%) Calcium 36mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2or

Amount Per Serving

Calories 233

% Daily Value*

Calories 233kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 39g 13%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 82mg 3%
Potassium 440mg 9%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 1049IU 21%
Vitamin C 20mg 22%
Calcium 36mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%

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