Turkish Bulgur Wheat Salad with Tomatoes and Cucumbers

August 10, 2016

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This cold Turkish Bulgur Wheat Salad features the freshest summer garden vegetables – tomatoes, cucumbers and carrots. Tossed with a tangy pomegranate molasses dressing, toasted almonds and sprinkle of feta, this salad will have you enjoying your evening without standing over a hot stove.

Grains
1.5 cup coarse bulgur wheat
3 cups water
Dressing
2 Tbs tomato paste
2 Tbs pomegranate molasses
zest of 1 lemon + 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoon Kosher salt
2 tablespoon olive oil
Everything Else
1 15 oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 cups diced cucumbers
2 cups cherry/grape tomatoes, about 1 pint, halved/quartered
½ cup peeled + chopped carrots (carrot greens reserved if attached)
½ cup chopped carrot greens OR parsley if carrot greens aren\'t available
4-5 scallions, green parts only, chopped
1 Tbs chopped mint (more if you like mint, I like it super subtle)
2 teaspoon Aleppo chili pepper flakes
¾ cup slivered almonds, toasted
4 oz crumbled feta to top, optional

Nutritions

Calories
253

Sodium
1254mg
52% DV

Fat
14g
22% DV

Protein
10g
21% DV

Carbs
33g
11% DV

Fiber
7g
30% DV