Description
Mediterranean magic meets wholesome goodness in this zesty bulgur salad. Crisp carrots, sweet raisins, and fresh mint create a delightful harmony that refreshes palates and nourishes bodies with each colorful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 600 g (21.16 ounces) bulgur
- 4 carrots
- 1 liter (4.22 cups) chicken broth
Dried Fruits and Nuts:
- 140 g (4.94 ounces) raisins
- 100 g (3.53 ounces) crushed and roasted hazelnuts
- 100 g (3.53 ounces) pumpkin seeds
Seasonings and Additional Ingredients:
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 5 tablespoons sunflower oil
- 1 bunch of mint
Instructions
- Combine bulgur and raisins in a spacious mixing bowl, then carefully pour hot chicken broth over the ingredients, ensuring complete coverage.
- Seal the bowl with plastic wrap and allow the mixture to rest for 25 to 30 minutes, letting the bulgur and raisins absorb the liquid and become tender.
- Carefully peel and finely grate fresh carrots using a box grater or food processor, creating delicate shreds.
- Incorporate the grated carrots into the softened bulgur mixture, adding roasted pumpkin seeds and chopped hazelnuts for textural complexity.
- Drizzle fresh lemon juice and high-quality sunflower oil over the salad, gently folding all ingredients to ensure even distribution and balanced flavor.
- Delicately chop fresh mint leaves, releasing their aromatic oils, and sprinkle them into the salad according to personal preference.
- Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, ensuring a harmonious blend of flavors.
- Transfer the bulgur salad to a sealed container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and develop a refreshing temperature.
- Remove from refrigerator just before serving, giving a final gentle stir to redistribute the ingredients and revive the salad’s vibrant appearance.
Notes
- This vibrant bulgur salad bursts with Mediterranean flavors and nutritious ingredients.
- Soaking bulgur in hot chicken broth softens the grains and plumps the raisins, creating a tender texture.
- Grated carrots add natural sweetness and crunch, while pumpkin seeds and hazelnuts provide delightful nutty undertones.
- Fresh mint leaves bring a bright, cooling element that perfectly complements the warm spices and nutty components.
- Advance preparation allows flavors to meld, making this salad an ideal make-ahead dish for quick meals or gatherings.
- Serve chilled as a refreshing side or light lunch, highlighting the salad’s versatile and wholesome character.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 452 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 240 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg