Turkish Bulgur Salad with Pomegranate & Lemon
Kısır is a bright, herbaceous Turkish bulgur salad dressed with lemon and olive oil, studded with pomegranate and fresh parsley. Serve on crisp lettuce leaves with lemon wedges for a refreshing, 15-minute side or light meal.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 228
- Protein
- 6g
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Ingredients
- 1 cup bulgur wheat
- 1.5 cups boiling water
- 1 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- ¾ cup pomegranate seeds
- ⅓ cup red onion, minced
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 8 leaves lettuce leaves
- 1 whole lemon wedges
Instructions
- 1
Pour boiling water over bulgur in a bowl, cover, and let sit for 10 minutes until tender.
- 2
Fluff bulgur with a fork and transfer to a large bowl.
- 3
Add parsley, pomegranate seeds, and red onion to the bulgur.
- 4
Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, then toss until the salad is evenly coated.
- 5
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 6
Serve on lettuce leaves with a lemon wedge on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- Large mixing bowl
- Fork
- Knife
- Cutting board
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