A beloved Turkish bulgur salad loaded with herbs, tomato paste, and pomegranate molasses, tangy, fluffy, and made for meze tables.
20 min prep
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Put the fine bulgur in a wide bowl, add the hot water, cover it, and let it swell for 12 minutes.
Fluff the swollen bulgur with a fork; if lumps remain, the tomato paste will not spread evenly.
Work the tomato paste, olive oil, salt, and red pepper flakes into the bulgur.
Add the lemon juice and pomegranate molasses, then mix until the tart flavor reaches all of the bulgur.
Add the spring onions, parsley, and mint last, then serve with lettuce before the herbs wilt.
💡 Tip: Moisten the bulgur with hot water, but do not add too much; let it swell gently so the salad stays fluffy.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve on lettuce leaves.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~160
kcal calories
5
g protein
26
g carbs
5
g fat
6.8g
Sugar
1.2g
Fiber
202mg
Sodium
1g
Saturated fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Moderate satiety, fine between meals
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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