Greek Style Bulgur Salad With Chickpeas Feta And Olives Recipes

BULGUR SALAD WITH CHICKPEAS, FETA, AND BASIL

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, bring 1 1/2 cups of water to a boil. Stir in bulgur and bouillon. Return to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes. Turn off heat and let stand until water is absorbed, an additional 10 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl to cool.
• Stir remaining ingredients, except parsley and basil into the bulgur.
• Sprinkle with the fresh parsley and basil.
• NOTE: Other grains work well with this salad such as brown rice or quinoa, adjust cooking times. Dried parsley will also work well, just use 1/3 of the amount.

GREEK-STYLE CHICKPEA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, toss together chickpeas, onion, cucumber, mint, feta and parsley.
• In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olives, mustard, oil, and garlic.
• Pour dressing into the large bowl with chickpeas and vegetables until combined.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.

BULGUR SALAD WITH CHICKPEAS AND FETA

Steps:

• Bring 2 cups water to boil in medium saucepan.
• Remove from heat; add bulgur and salt and stir to blend.
• Cover and let stand until bulgur is just tender, about 20 minutes.
• Drain well, pressing to extract excess water.
• Transfer bulgur to large bowl; cool.
• Mix in remaining ingredients.
• Season with salt and pepper and serve.

BULGUR GREEK SALAD

Steps:

• Pour 3 cups boiling water over the bulgur in a large bowl. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and let sit until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and let cool.
• Meanwhile, make the dressing: Whisk the lemon zest and juice, vinegar, oregano, sugar and a pinch each of salt and pepper in a large bowl until smooth. Slowly whisk in the olive oil. Add the cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion and olives; season with salt and pepper and toss. Let sit 20 minutes.
• Add the bulgur, feta, mint and parsley to the vegetables. Season with salt and pepper and toss. Top each serving with the pepperoncini.