Turkish Bulgur Salad

This Turkish version beats any other tabbouleh hands down!



Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups whole wheat bulgur

  • 2 cups water

  • Olive oil

  • Salt, Pepper

  • 2 tosp tomato paste

  • 1 red onion, finely chopped

  • 3-4 mini cucumbers, diced

  • 3-4 tomatoes, diced

  • 2 tbsp pomegranate molasses

  • Pomegranate seeds

  • Juice of 1 lemon

  • 1 tsp paprika powder

  • 1/2 tsp cumin

  • Chopped dill

  • Chopped mint



    Instructions

  • Place the bulgur in a bowl, pour water over it and let it sit for 15 min to absorb the water

  • Sauté the chopped onions in a pan, add paprika powder, then remove from heat and add the tomato paste

  • Mix the tomato-onion paste with the bulgur and add olive oil and pomegranate molasses

  • Add the diced tomatoes, cucumbers, chopped mint, dill, and pomegranate seeds to the mixture.

  • Squeeze the juice of half a lemon over it

  • Season with salt, pepper and cumin. Stir well to combine

  • Let it sit for another 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld



Notes

  • Serves 6-8 as a side dish

Adapted from and big thanks to @tanerxaydin for the recipe