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Bulgur Salad with Cucumber and Tomato

4.5

(7)

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but requires additional unattended time.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 2

Ingredients

1/2 cup bulgur
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, or to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 cup minced fresh parsley leaves
1/2 cup chopped seeded cucumber
1/2 cup quartered cherry tomatoes
1 scallion, sliced thin

Preparation

  1. In a small saucepan combine the bulgur, the salt, and 3/4 cup water and simmer the mixture, covered, for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the water is absorbed. Transfer the bulgur to a bowl, let it cool for 10 minutes, and stir in the lemon juice, the oil, the parsley, the cucumber, the tomatoes, the scallion, and salt and pepper to taste.

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