Mediterranean Bulgur Salad

Mix bulgur, chickpeas, cucumber, and lemon together to make this recipe for a delicious Mediterranean-style bulgur salad.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 180 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• ½ teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 ½ cups boiling water
• ¼ cup chopped green onions
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• ⅓ cup chopped cucumber
• 1 cup bulgur wheat

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine boiling water and bulgur in a bowl. Cover the bowl and let sit until water is absorbed, about 30 minutes.

Step 2

Place chopped cucumber in a bowl and sprinkle with salt.

Step 3

Whisk lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, and ground black pepper together in a bowl until dressing is well-combined.

Step 4

Stir bulgur, chickpeas, cucumber, and green onions together in a bowl; pour dressing over bulgur mixture and toss to coat completely. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until flavors combine, at least 1 hour.