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Bulgur Salad with Cucumber, Dill, and Mint

3.3

(6)

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

1 cup bulgur (cracked wheat)
1 cup fresh lemon juice
2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
5 garlic cloves, minced
3 medium cucumbers, peeled, seeded, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
2 cups finely chopped fresh parsley
8 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped fresh dill
1/3 cup chopped fresh mint

Preparation

  1. Place bulgur in large bowl. Whisk lemon juice, oil and garlic to blend in small bowl; pour over bulgur. Mix in cucumbers, parsley, green onions, dill, and mint. Cover and chill until bulgur is tender, about 6 hours. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Keep chilled.) Serve cold or at room temperature.

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