On our recent trip to Greece, Alex and I had a bulgur salad similar to this one. There was a breathtaking sunset over the Mediterranean, and we had just ordered a list of small plates so large that the server looked at us like we were crazy. With my husband and sister on my right and my best childhood friend and her fiance on my left, it was like one of those “happy place” daydreams where all your favorite people who live on different continents converge together in some gorgeous island destination. It’s now a distant memory (sigh!), but we still have that bulgur salad. Keep reading for the recipe!
What is bulgur wheat?
Bulgur wheat is a whole wheat grain that has been cracked and partially pre-cooked. Not only does it have a delicious chewy texture, nutty flavor, and a high nutritional content, but it cooks quickly. All you have to do is boil some water in a teapot and then let the bulgur soak: no oven required! Now that’s our kind of cooking! You should be able to find this whole grain at most supermarkets. For more about different types of bulgur, head to How to Cook Bulgur. Do you have an Instant Pot? You can cook bulgur wheat in a pressure cooker: see our Instant Pot Bulgur Wheat recipe.
How to make bulgur salad
The bulgur salad we had in Greece was made a bit differently and called “pligouri” salad (meaning, bulgur wheat), but this rendition is close. It’s also very similar to tabbouleh, though tabbouleh actually originates further East across the Mediterranean. It’s full of tangy lemon and bright herby parsley flavor. In fact, you’ll use a full 2 cups of chopped parsley: that’s an entire large bunch! This is a fabulous summer bulgur salad since it’s easy to put together and deliciously light and herby. We love the fact that the bulgur wheat makes this dish a “no cook” grain salad: just pour boiling water over the bulgur and let it sit. It seems like magic each time we do it! This Mediterranean bulgur salad and our Greek salad are perfect options to bring to a summer picnic or barbecue. Got more parsley to use up? Try more of our Best Parsley Recipes.
Looking for easy Greek recipes?
Outside of this Mediterranean bulgur salad, here are some of our favorite easy Greek recipes:
Greek Salad DressingGreek Nachos with Cilantro SauceGreek Grilled Veggie SkewersClassic Greek SaladGreek Pita SandwichesGreek PizzaEasy Baklava Bites Recipe Baked Feta with TomatoesAuthentic Tzatziki (Greek Yogurt Cucumber Dip)Greek Feta Spread with Roasted Peppers
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This recipe is vegetarian. For gluten-free, use gluten-free tortillas. No reviews
