Bulgar & Feta Salad

Name: Bulgar & Feta Salad
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups water; 3/4 cup bulgur (or quinoa, couscous, farro); 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil (I use 2 tablespoons); ½ hothouse cucumber, diced; ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes, diced; 2 scallions, thinly sliced; ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled; 2 tablespoons lemon juice, more to taste (I prefer 3 tablespoons); Freshly ground black pepper; I like to add 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; Optional additions: chopped pistachios, chickpeas, parsley, mint

Original recipe from Nutrition Action

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Bulgar & Feta Salad

Salad, Sides – Mediterranean

By Nutrition Action – Serves: 4

Total Time: 15 minutes

Bulgar is a hearty, nutrient dense grain and a great source of manganese, fiber and protein. This salad is bursting with flavor and holds up well for leftovers.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups water

3/4 cup bulgur (or quinoa, couscous, farro)

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil (I use 2 tablespoons)

½ hothouse cucumber, diced

¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes, diced

2 scallions, thinly sliced

½ cup feta cheese, crumbled

2 tablespoons lemon juice, more to taste (I prefer 3 tablespoons)

Freshly ground black pepper

I like to add 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Optional additions: chopped pistachios, chickpeas, parsley, mint

Instructions

1

In a small pot, bring 1½ cups of water and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil.

2

Stir in the bulgur, turn off the burner, and cover the pot. Allow the bulgur to steep for 10 minutes, then drain and put into a large bowl.

3

Toss the bulgur with the oil and allow to cool for a few minutes.

4

Stir in the cucumber, sun-dried tomatoes, scallions, and feta.

5

Season with the lemon juice and plenty of pepper.

Nutrition

180 Calories

24g Carbohydrates

7g Fat

6g Fiber

8g Protein

2g Saturated fat

260mg Sodium

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Bulgar & Feta Salad

Original recipe from Nutrition Action