Kısır Turkish Bulgur Salad

A straightforward recipe made for consistent, balanced eating.
It offers steady energy while remaining light but satisfying.
Bulgur provides a nourishing base with gentle texture.
Tomatoes and cucumber add freshness without heaviness.
Parsley and hot pepper paste bring brightness and bold flavor to the dish.
Ideal for maintaining a steady plant-forward lifestyle.

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Kısır Turkish Bulgur Salad

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Kısır Turkish bulgur salad with tomatoes, cucumber, parsley, and hot pepper paste. A fresh and simple plant-forward dish.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Servings: 4

Course: Salad

Cuisine: Turkish

Calories: 200

Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

  

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• 1 cup fine bulgur
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 cup tomatoes finely chopped
• 1/2 cucumber finely diced
• 1/4 cup parsley finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon hot pepper paste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• Salt to taste
• Black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

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Cooking Instructions

 

1. Place bulgur in a large bowl.
2. Pour boiling water over the bulgur.
3. Cover and let sit for 10 minutes.
4. Fluff bulgur with a fork.
5. Add tomatoes, cucumber, and parsley.
6. Add hot pepper paste, olive oil, and lemon juice.
7. Season with salt and black pepper.
8. Toss until evenly combined.
9. Let sit for 5 minutes to blend flavors.
10. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 16mgPotassium: 333mgFiber: 7gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 833IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 1mg

Notes

• Use fine bulgur for traditional texture
• Adjust hot pepper paste to preferred spice level
• Chill briefly before serving for extra freshness

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