Ingredients
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1½ cups medium-grind Bulgur
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1 cup Water
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5 tablespoons Lemon Juice
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Salt
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¼ cup extra-virgin Olive Oil
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¼ teaspoon ground Cumin
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Pinch Cayenne Pepper
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6 ounces seedless Red Grapes
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½ cup slivered Almonds
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2 ounces Feta Cheese
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2 Scallion
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¼ cup chopped fresh Mint
Directions
This fresh and flavorful bulgur salad showcases sweet grapes and tangy feta cheese. We softened the bulgur in water, lemon juice, and salt. Once the bulgur was tender, we tossed it with more fresh lemon juice, cumin, and cayenne for depth of flavor, along with the grapes and feta. Quartering the grapes ensured we got some sweetness in every bite. Scallions and mint gave the salad plenty of bright, fresh flavor. Finally, for textural contrast, we added crunchy toasted almonds. When making this salad ahead, we found that the delicate ingredients (grapes, almonds, feta, and herbs) mushed and dulled in flavor after sitting overnight. Instead, we opted to leave these items out until just before serving to keep everything fresh and crisp. When shopping, don’t confuse bulgur with cracked wheat, which has a much longer cooking time and will not work in this recipe.
Steps
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1
Done
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Combine bulgur, water, ¼ cup lemon juice, and ¼ teaspoon salt in bowl. Cover and let sit at room temperature until grains are softened, about 1½ hours. |
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Done
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Whisk oil, cumin, cayenne, ¼ teaspoon salt, and remaining 1 tablespoon lemon juice together in large bowl. |
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Done
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Add soaked bulgur, grapes, almonds, feta, scallions, and mint to dressing and toss to combine. Season with salt, pepper, and extra lemon juice to taste. Serve. |
