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May 22, 2019

Mediterranean Bulgur Salad with Lemon Mint Vinaigrette

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I’m coming to you today with some inspiration for summer BBQ/potluck season. This Mediterranean Bulgur Salad with Lemon Mint Vinaigrette will be your new favorite summer staple!

It’s incredibly easy to make, super versatile, and full of flavor, too. Plus, the bulgur wheat makes it more filling than a standard salad.

Mediterranean Bulgur Salad with Lemon Mint Vinaigrette

What is bulgur wheat?

Bulgur is a whole wheat grain made from cracked wheat, and it comes partially pre-cooked. Because of that, it cooks super quickly. (To cook bulgur, all you have to do is let it soak in boiling water.)

It’s also packed with nutritional value: vitamins, minerals, and fiber. It tastes somewhat nutty, and has a chewy texture (in a good way!). The consistency is similar to quinoa or couscous. It’s a great alternative to rice, if you’re ever in a pinch!

Mediterranean Bulgur Salad

Besides being an awesome side dish addition for a potluck, this Mediterranean Bulgur Salad would also make a yummy packed lunch for work or a simple dinner any day of the year!

mediterranean bulgur salad with chicken recipe

I know I share a lot of Mediterranean-themed recipes (a couple faves: Sheet Pan Mediterranean Chicken Thighs + Mediterranean Green Tea Quinoa Salad), but the flavors are my favorite!

In my opinion, you can’t go wrong when pairing grains, veggies, feta, and a bright vinaigrette. 🙂

This Mediterranean Bulgur Salad pairs well with grilled chicken. But you can also enjoy it with steak, leftover burger meat, salmon, or chickpeas for a vegetarian option. 

Or just enjoy it as-is!

How to Make Mediterranean Bulgur Salad

Here’s what you’re working with to throw together this simple, flavorful, and colorful Mediterranean bulgur salad. 

mediterranean bulgur salad ingredients

Cook the bulgur while you are busy chopping your veggies. By the time the bulgur is ready, all you have to do to finish off this dish is throw everything in a bowl and stir!

Easy as can be.

To make the vinaigrette for the salad, it’s a really simple combination of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and fresh mint. So bright and refreshing! 

I’m really into mint lately. We have a bunch left over from my post about recipes to make water more exciting (try it!).

mediterranean bulgur salad with chicken

I hope you guys enjoy this recipe!

If you try it, tag me on social media @fANNEtasticfood so I can see what you ate it with/how you liked it. 🙂 

Enjoy!

Mediterranean Bulgur Salad with Lemon Mint Vinaigrette

Mediterranean Bulgur Salad with Lemon Mint Vinaigrette
February 26, 2020

This simple and flavorful bulgur salad will be your new favorite summer staple. Enjoy as is, or pair with some grilled protein or chickpeas.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Yield
8 side dish servings
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Ingredients:

  • For the salad:
  • 3 cups cooked bulgur wheat*
  • 1 English cucumber, diced
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved (I used mini heirloom tomatoes for added color)
  • 1 small red onion, diced
  • 2/3 cup diced or crumbled feta cheese
  • For the vinaigrette:
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 cloves of garlic, grated or crushed
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
  • salt & pepper, to taste

Instructions:

  1. Combine all salad ingredients in a large bowl.
  2. Whisk all vinaigrette ingredients together in a separate small bowl. 
  3. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Notes:

*To make about 3 cups of cooked bulgur:

Combine 1 & 1/2 cups dry bulgur and 2 & 1/4 cups water in a pot with a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 12 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit covered for 10 minutes to continue absorbing moisture. Fluff with a fork, then cool before mixing with salad ingredients. 

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Looking for more summer potluck appropriate side dish recipes? Try these:

  • Shrimp, Cucumber, and Feta Orzo Salad
  • Quinoa Salad with Orange Vinaigrette, Avocado & Arugula 
  • Watermelon Rind Coleslaw 
  • Crunchy Broccoli Cauliflower Salad
  • White Bean & Cabbage Slaw with Apples & Cider Vinaigrette 
  • Quinoa Taco Salad

Or, looking for BBQ-appropriate main dishes to enjoy with this salad? Check out this post: Healthy Grilling Dinner Recipes. 

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9 comments
  • Roadrunner May 22, 2019 · 1:51PM:
    This looks terrific, Anne, thanks. In fact, it looks like a great salad for summer evenings or lunches! Thanks!
    Reply
    • Anne
      May 22, 2019 · 4:24PM:
      Definitely! Thanks!
      Reply
  • Elli May 24, 2019 · 11:46AM:
    Hey Anne, I just made it and it's sooo yummy!!! I made some ovenbaked marinated chicken thighs ad served it as side dish-it was delicious!!!
    Reply
    • Anne
      May 24, 2019 · 1:15PM:
      I'm so glad it was a hit! Great idea to pair with chicken thighs - yum!
      Reply
  • Sara May 24, 2019 · 6:53PM:
    I loved this recipe! Unfortunately couldn't find bulgur in the store ☹️ so I used Farro but it was also perfect. Added some grilled chicken and it felt like a great light summery meal ?
    Reply
    • Anne
      May 25, 2019 · 2:47PM:
      I love farro - great idea :) This is also delicious with salmon! Glad you enjoyed it!
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