Description
A refreshing and nutritious salad combining bulgur wheat (or quinoa), fresh vegetables, herbs, and a sprinkle of feta cheese, perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup bulgur wheat (or quinoa for a gluten-free option)
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh mint, chopped
- 1/2 cup pistachios, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup chickpeas (optional, for added protein)
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1–2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the bulgur or quinoa according to package instructions and let it cool completely.
- While it cooks, dice the cucumber, red onion, and chop the parsley and mint.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled bulgur (or quinoa), cucumber, red onion, parsley, mint, pistachios, and chickpeas (if using).
- Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, then toss to combine.
- Gently fold in the crumbled feta cheese and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for a couple of hours for enhanced flavor.
Notes
- For a crunchier texture, lightly toast the pistachios before adding.
- Easily customizable: add avocado, swap feta for a vegan option, or replace chickpeas with grilled chicken for extra protein.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg