Minty Bulgur Wheat And Peach Salad Food

TABOULI SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• Wash the bulgur wheat and soak it in water for 5-7 minute. Drain very well (squeeze the bulgur wheat by hand to get rid of any excess water). Set aside.
• Very finely chop the vegetables, herbs and green onions as indicated above. Be sure to place the tomatoes in a colander to drain excess juice.
• Place the chopped vegetables, herbs and green onions in a mixing bowl or dish. Add the bulgur and season with salt. Mix gently.
• Now add the the lime juice and olive oil and mix again.
• For best results, cover the tabouli and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter. If you like, serve the tabouli with a side of pita and romaine lettuce leaves, which act as wraps or "boats" for the tabouli.
• Other appetizers to serve next to tabouli salad:Hummus; Baba Ganoush; or Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

BULGUR WHEAT SALAD

Steps:

• Place bulgur in a large bowl; stir in water. Cover and let stand for 30 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. , In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice, oil, garlic and salt. Stir into bulgur. Add parsley. , Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Just before serving, stir in the tomatoes and onions.

BULGUR WHEAT AND PEACH SALAD

Steps:

• Combine boiling water and bulgur in a large bowl; let stand 45 minutes or until water is absorbed.
• Combine juices and next 4 ingredients (through pepper), stirring well with a whisk.
• Add peach and jicama to bulgur; toss to combine. Also add mint or beans if you are using them.
• Drizzle dressing mixture over bulgur mixture; toss to coat. Chill 1 hour.
• Serve with a sprinkling of almonds and a sprig of mint.

BULGUR AND MINT SALAD

Steps:

• Place the bulgur in a saucepan and cover it with 4 cups of cool tap water. Soak for at least 3 to 4 hours (or overnight, if desired).
• Meanwhile, coarsely chop the mint and parsley together. (There should be 1 1/2 cups total.)
• Drain the bulgur in a sieve for 10 to 20 minutes. Place the drained bulgur in a bowl and add the carrot, scallions, garlic, salt, Tabasco, lemon juice and oil. Mix well.
• Serve at room temperature.

MINTY BEETROOT, FETA & BULGUR SALAD

Steps:

• Put the bulgur in a small pan, cover with water, bring to the boil, then cook, covered, for 5 mins or until tender. Drain well, press out any excess water and tip into a bowl.
• Stir in the orange zest and juice, garlic and vinegar, then toss through the mint, spring onions, walnuts and olives (if using). Finally, stir in the beetroot, spoon into containers and top with the feta to mix through just before eating.

CRUNCHY BULGUR SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the bulgur following pack instructions, then drain and tip into a large serving bowl to cool. Meanwhile, put the edamame beans in a small bowl, pour over boiling water, leave for 1 min, then drain. Put in a serving bowl with the peppers, radishes, almonds, mint and parsley.
• Peel one orange, carefully cut away the segments and add to the bowl. Squeeze the juice of the other into a jam jar with the oil. Season well and shake to emulsify. If you're following our Healthy Diet Plan - separate the salad into four bowls or lunchboxes, pour half of the dressing onto the two portions being eaten today and store the remainder in the fridge for a later day. The salad will keep in the fridge for 2 days.

BULGUR WHEAT SALAD - TURKISH STYLE

Steps:

• Mix all the ingredients together and let it marinate for at least a half hour in the fridge then serve.
• When pomegranates are in season, I substitute the grape, makes for eye catching colour.

HERBED CHICKEN, PEACH & FETA SALAD

Steps:

• Pour the boiling-hot stock over the bulgur in a large bowl. Cover with cling film and set aside for 15-20 mins until the stock has been totally absorbed and the grains are tender.
• Meanwhile, slice or tear the chicken into bite-sized pieces, and cut each peach into 12 wedges. Whisk the dressing ingredients together with some seasoning.
• When the bulgur looks dry and has swollen up in the bowl, remove the cling film. Fluff it up with a fork and let cool.
• Roughly chop the herbs just before serving, then toss into the bulgur. Spread over a large platter, then top with the chicken, peaches, pecans and feta. Roughly toss everything together a little. Drizzle over the dressing to serve.

MINTY BULGUR WHEAT AND PEACH SALAD

Steps:

• Combine boiling water and bulgur in a large bowl; let stand 1 hour or until water is absorbed.
• Combine juices and next 4 ingredients (through pepper), stirring well with a whisk.
• Add peach, jicama, and mint to bulgur; toss to combine. Drizzle dressing mixture over bulgur mixture; toss to coat. Chill 1 hour.