Tomato Bulgur And Shrimp Salad Food

BULGUR SALAD

Steps:

• Poor boiling water over bulgur, cover and let soak for 15 minutes.
• In the meanwhile prepare all the other ingredients.
• Transfer bulgur in a cold bowl and add tomato paste to bulgur and mix well with the fork until incorporated.
• Add red peppers and let cool down at least 10 minutes.
• Add all remaining ingredients mix with the fork.
• Taste the bulgur and add more pepper, salt or molasses if you want some more.
• Serve cold or chilled.
• Note: Feel free to add more ingredients like olives, tomato cubes, cucumber, and/or what your like.

MEDITERRANEAN BULGUR SALAD WITH CUCUMBERS, TOMATOES, SARDINES AND FRESH HERBS

Steps:

• Place the uncooked bulgur in small pot with 1 ½ cup water over high heat, bring to a boil, turn off the heat cover and let it sit for 15-20 minutes. Drain, squeezing out as much water as you can. Set aside
• Start preparing the vegetables and herbs. Chop the tomatoes, cucumbers, spring onion and herbs and set aside.
• Make the dressing: mix the olive oil with the lemon juice and zest. Add a pinch of fine salt and a few grinds of pepper and set aside.
• Place the bulgur in a medium bowl, add the herbs (setting aside 1-2 tsp of dill) and add half of the dressing, mix well.
• Add the vegetables and toss, layer the sardines on top , drizzle the rest of the dressing and sprinkle with the rest of the dill and sesame seeds.

SHRIMP BULGUR SALAD WITH AVOCADO RELISH AND CHIPOTLE DRESSING

Steps:

• CHIPOTLE SALAD DRESSING:.
• Place the first 7 ingredients in a blender and blend on high for 1 minute.
• With the blender running, slowly drizzle in oil and blend until emulsified.
• Reserve until needed, in top of double boiler over simmering water.
• SHRIMP BULGUR SALAD:.
• Combine bulgur and water; let stand until bulgur is soft--about 30 minutes. Drain and marinate in Chipotle salad dressing (or French or Catalina salad dressing). Chill.
• Cut 4 rings from green peppers; cut rings in half. Set aside 8 shrimp.
• Chop remaining green pepper and add to the chopped celery. Combine remaining shrimp, chopped green pepper and celery, cooked bulgur and shredded Cheddar cheese. Toss lightly.
• Pack into 4 rice molds or 6-oz ramekins, seal with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until serving.
• AVOCADO RELISH:.
• Place all ingredients in a medium mixing bowl, and carefully fold together with a rubber spatula or wooden spoon. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
• Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until serving.
• FOR SERVING:.
• Unmold each SHRIMP BULGUR RICE rice mold or ramekin onto salad plate.
• Spoon 1/4 of the AVOCADO RELISH in a circle around each rice mound.
• Pour CHIPOTLE SALAD DRESSING as outer circle.
• Top each mound of SHRIMP BULGUR RICE with 2 half-circles of green bell pepper and 2 reserved shrimp.

SHRIMP, TOMATO AND FETA SALAD

Steps:

• Coat a large saute pan with olive oil. Add 2 cloves garlic and a pinch crushed red pepper and bring to a high heat. When the garlic is golden brown and very aromatic, remove it from the pan and discard. Add the shrimp to the pan, sprinkle with salt and saute until the shrimp have turned pink and opaque, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool. When the shrimp have cooled, cut them in half lengthwise and reserve.
• Toss together the tomatoes, feta, cucumbers and onions. Smash and finely chop the remaining 2 cloves garlic and add it to the veggies. Add the oregano and a pinch of crushed red pepper. Add in the shrimp and toss to combine. Dress the salad with the vinegar and olive oil and season with salt. Let sit for at least 30 minutes before eating.
• Mmmmmm...salad!

BULGUR SALAD WITH CUCUMBER AND TOMATO

Steps:

• 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.

TOMATO, BULGUR AND SHRIMP SALAD

Steps:

• Bring 1 1/2 cups water to boil in medium saucepan. Stir in bulgur. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand until bulgur is tender, about 40 minutes. Drain well. Cool completely.
• Whisk oil, lemon juice, garlic and remaining 2 tablespoons water in large bowl to blend. Add shrimp, tomatoes, cucumber, green onions, basil, mint, dill and bulgur and toss to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Cover and chill.)

MEDITERRANEAN SHRIMP WITH BULGUR

Steps:

• In 2-quart saucepan, heat water to boiling. Add bulgur; reduce heat to low. Cover; simmer about 12 minutes or until water is absorbed.
• Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Stir in wine; cook 1 minute, stirring frequently.
• Stir tomatoes, 1 1/2 tablespoons of the parsley, the capers, black pepper and red pepper flakes into onion. Cook 3 minutes. Stir in shrimp. Cover; cook 4 to 5 minutes or until shrimp are pink.
• Stir cooked bulgur into shrimp mixture. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover; cook 2 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons parsley.

EASY BULGUR SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, pour 1 cup boiling water over the bulgur. Cover with plastic wrap; let stand until water is absorbed, about 30 minutes.
• Add cucumber, onion, parsley, garlic, lemon juice, oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; toss to combine. Serve warm, cold, or at room temperature. (To chill, cool, then refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 day.)

BULGUR WHEAT SALAD WITH TOMATO AND CUCUMBER

Steps:

• Using a large bowl (this will eventually hold the finished salad), measure out one cup bulgur.
• Add boiling water, stir, and let bulgur soak until all water is absorbed. This can take anywhere from 40 to 80 minutes.
• Meanwhile, put lemon zest in a small bowl. Add lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil. Whisk together.
• Once bulgur has absobed all water, stir in dressing.
• Add chopped parsley and mint, green onions, cucumbers and tomatoes and stir.
• Season with salt and pepper and enjoy at room temperature.

AVOCADO-SHRIMP SALAD

Steps:

• Stir together avocadoes, tomatoes, onion, and shrimp in a large bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir in lime juice. Serve cold.

CORIANDER TABBOULEH SALAD WITH SHRIMP

Steps:

• Place bulgur in a large bowl, and pour the boiling water and olive oil over it. Stir, cover, and let stand for 15 to 20 minutes.
• When all of the water has been absorbed and the bulgur is tender, stir in the lemon juice, cucumber, green onions, parsley, and mint. Season with coriander, ginger, salt and pepper. Garnish with shrimp.