Veggie Bulgur Salad (Kisir)

This bulgur salad with tender cooked onions, tomatoes, bell peppers, fresh parsley, mint, and tangy pomegranate molasses make this side dish a standout.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 187 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup boiling water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
• 2 large tomatoes, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses
• 2 green bell peppers, finely chopped
• 1 cup fine bulgur
• 7 green onions, finely chopped
• juice of 1 fresh lemon
• 0.5 cup minced fresh parsley
• 0.5 cup minced fresh mint leaves

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place bulgur in a bowl; stir in boiling water. Cover and let stand for 20 minutes.

Step 2

Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in chopped onion; cook and stir until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Drain bulgur and return it to the bowl. Add cooked onion, chopped tomatoes, cucumber, green and red bell peppers, green onions, parsley, mint, and red pepper flakes. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice, and pomegranate molasses. Toss gently until the salad is thoroughly combined. Serve immediately, or refrigerate until serving.