Turkish-Style Bulgar Salad (Kisir)
A refreshing and healthy salad originating from Turkey, made with bulgur, vegetables, and spices. This gluten-free version is perfect for a quick and easy meal.
Ingredients
- β1 cup bulgurpreferably fine bulgur
- β1/2 cup kisirchopped, store-bought or homemade
- β2 medium tomatodiced
- β1 medium red onionfinely chopped
- β1/4 cup fresh parsleychopped
- β2 tablespoons lemon juicefreshly squeezed
- β1 tablespoon olive oilextra virgin
- βto taste salt
- βto taste black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Rinse the bulgur and soak it in water for 30 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the kisir, tomato, red onion, and parsley.
- 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice and olive oil.
- 4
Add the bulgur to the bowl with the kisir mixture and pour the lemon juice mixture over it.
- 5
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 6
Mix well and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- 7
Serve chilled or at room temperature.