Hello loves! Now that spring is here I know you are probably thinking of new fun recipes to add to your dinner rotation. This bulgur wheat salad with cherry tomatoes, cranberries, red peppers, green onion and a herb citrus dressing is a nice break from rice or pasta. It is so easy to make and is very delicious. Eat it alone or serve with fish, grilled chicken or any protein of your choice.
Bulgur Wheat salad recipe
1 cup bulgur wheat
1 1/2 cup chicken broth
1 tsp cumin
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 small red pepper diced
2 green onions
1 handful fresh cilantro and parsley
2 cloves garlic
juice from 1 small orange
zest from 1 small orange
olive oil
salt and freshly ground pepper
Directions
- Preheat a medium saucepan, add 1tbsp olive oil, cumin and bulgur wheat and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add chicken broth wait till it reaches boiling point and then reduce heat to medium low and cover pot.
- While bulgar is cooking mince and mix the last 6 ingredients in a food processor and set aside.
- Once bulgur wheat is cooked, fluff with a fork and let cool for about 15 minutes then add tomatoes, peppers, cranberries and mix in herb citrus dressing.
Introducing ingredients like bulgar wheat to your meal rotation will break the monotony and best of all is good for you. This recipe can be used with quinoa and you can pretty much add what you want to the salad, It happened to be the end of the week and I did not have much in the fridge. I think some feta, cucumber, apple or radishes would have been a great addition to this recipe.
I would love to know how you switch things up in the kitchen, what are your favorite non traditional ingredients?
Chrissy says
April 6, 2016 at 1:54 amBulgur Wheat can be replaced to other types? This recipe is awesome, thank you for sharing 🙂
Susan Mary Malone says
April 6, 2016 at 11:58 amThis looks great! I’m always looking for ways to bring new foods in, so thank you!
Agnes says
April 6, 2016 at 10:59 pmGlad you are inspired Susan.
JENN says
April 6, 2016 at 2:15 pmThat looks like a great salad. I love the combination of cherry tomatoes and cranberries! It is a very springy meal!
Agnes says
April 6, 2016 at 10:58 pmIt certainly has strong spring flavors, thank you Jenn.
Leslie says
April 6, 2016 at 3:08 pmYummy! I’d love to have it with grilled chicken, I think that’d make a great dinner option.
Agnes says
April 6, 2016 at 10:57 pmYes, grilled chicken will go really well with this.
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Trish Delgado says
April 6, 2016 at 3:36 pmI have never had bulgar, but I really enjoy pearl couscous. I will have to keep my eyes out for some bulgar the next time I am shopping.
Agnes says
April 6, 2016 at 10:57 pmI love pearl couscous too!
Renee Kemper says
April 6, 2016 at 9:07 pmThis looks light and delicious. I may have to add this to my lunch menu this week!
Agnes says
April 6, 2016 at 10:56 pmIt makes the perfect lunch!
Heather Johnson says
April 7, 2016 at 10:56 amI am always looking for new grain recipes for my family. This salad sounds super yummy!
Erica Velasco says
April 7, 2016 at 1:03 pmIs Bulgar wheat kind of like Quinoa? It looks similar, this looks delicious!
Agnes says
April 8, 2016 at 12:17 amits very similar to quinoa but has lower nutrient density than quinoa. I prefer quinoa but sometimes i like to switch things around.
Kaley says
April 7, 2016 at 1:03 pmThis looks so good! I will definitely have to try and make it!
Agnes says
April 8, 2016 at 12:15 amIts very easy, you will be glad you did.
Julie Syl Kalungi says
April 7, 2016 at 5:26 pmIs Bulgur wheat cous cous,? cos it sure does look like it ad I like Cous Cous salad every so often esp. during summer 🙂
Agnes says
April 8, 2016 at 12:15 amHi Julie, Bulgur wheat is not cous cos but it does have a strong resemblance to it. Thank goodness summer is almost here to enjoy it.
alison says
April 7, 2016 at 6:58 pmOoh! I love how light and healthy this looks! I don’t think I have had bulgar wheat before but I think I would like it. I would probably add in some feta cheese like you suggested into it for a little tang. I think it would go well with the flavors! Thanks for the inspiration!
Agnes says
April 8, 2016 at 12:46 amI love that it is light too! thanks for visiting Alison
Kylie cre8tone says
April 8, 2016 at 2:47 amThis looks yummy! I wish i could try it out!~ Healthy meals like this is a must for everyone… 🙂
Agnes says
April 8, 2016 at 6:15 pmthanks Kylie! Healthy and tasty is always a great combo.
Elizabeth O says
April 8, 2016 at 9:09 amDelicioso! This would make a complementary dish to any other foods we serve. I could see this made from/with quinoa and even couscous.
Agnes says
April 8, 2016 at 6:14 pmI would use this recipe for quinoa too!
Katherine G says
April 8, 2016 at 9:28 amThis looks like something I would definitely try. I’ve actually never heard of bulgur wheat. This has me intrigued. It looks so yummy.
Agnes says
April 8, 2016 at 6:14 pmIt really is yummy, you will be glad you tried it.
Psychic Nest says
April 14, 2016 at 1:29 pmHi Agnes,
I believe cranberries will give an interesting taste to the salad. It looks so delicious! Worth trying!
Zaria
Agnes says
April 14, 2016 at 7:42 pmYes the cranberries certainly elevated the dish. Thank you!