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This Mediterranean Bulgur Salad is fresh, zesty, and full of texture! With fennel, oranges, pistachios, and a creamy yogurt-preserved lemon dressing, it’s a flavorful and easy dish perfect as a side or light meal.
Type of Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Prep Time: 15 minutes.
Cook Time: 0 minutes
How Many Servings?
4 servings
Ingredients:
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| 1 cup fine-grain bulgur number 1 or 2 | |
| 1 cup boiling water | |
| 2 medium oranges, peeled and segmented | |
| 2 small fennel bulb, thinly sliced | |
| 1/4 cup pistachios, toasted and roughly chopped (or pine nuts) | |
| 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint | |
| 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley | |
| 1 tablespoon dry mint |
For the Yogurt-Preserved Lemon Sauce:
| 1/2 cup Greek yogurt | |
| 2 tablespoons olive oil | |
| 1 whole emion juice | |
| 1 small chopped preserved lemon (rinsed and finely chopped | |
| Salt and pepper to taste |
Preparation
1
Soak the Bulgur:
Before you start, measure and prep all your ingredients. Having everything ready makes assembling this Mediterranean Bulgur Salad quick and effortless! Place the Bulgur in a bowl and pour boiling water over it. Let it soak for 5 minutes or until tender. Drain any excess water.
Before you start, measure and prep all your ingredients. Having everything ready makes assembling this Mediterranean Bulgur Salad quick and effortless! Place the Bulgur in a bowl and pour boiling water over it. Let it soak for 5 minutes or until tender. Drain any excess water.
2
Make the Dressing:
In a small bowl, whisk together the yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, chopped preserved lemon, salt, and pepper.
In a small bowl, whisk together the yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, chopped preserved lemon, salt, and pepper.
3
Combine Ingredients:
In a large bowl, combine the soaked bulgur, orange segments, fennel, pistachios mint, and parsley.
In a large bowl, combine the soaked bulgur, orange segments, fennel, pistachios mint, and parsley.
4
Dress the Salad:
Pour the Yogurt-Preserved Lemon Sauce over the salad and toss gently to coat. Serve Immediately: Enjoy the refreshing and flavorful salad!
Pour the Yogurt-Preserved Lemon Sauce over the salad and toss gently to coat. Serve Immediately: Enjoy the refreshing and flavorful salad!