Bulgur Salad (Kisir Style)

Bulgur Salad (Kisir Style)

A refreshing and tangy salad made with CEREN Bulgur, fresh herbs, and pomegranate molasses. Light yet satisfying.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup CEREN Bulgur (fine)
  • 1 ½ cups hot water
  • 2 tablespoons CEREN Tomato Paste
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses
  • 2 green onions, finely chopped
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 2 tomatoes, diced
  • ½ bunch parsley, chopped
  • ½ bunch fresh mint, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions

Soften the bulgur: Place CEREN Bulgur in a large bowl. Pour hot water over it, cover, and let sit for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

Prepare the flavor base: In a small pan, gently heat olive oil and stir in CEREN Tomato Paste. Cook for 1–2 minutes. Pour this mixture over the bulgur and mix well.

Add vegetables and herbs: Stir in green onions, cucumber, tomatoes, parsley, and mint.

Make the dressing: Whisk together lemon juice, pomegranate molasses, salt, and red pepper flakes.

Combine: Pour the dressing over the bulgur mixture and toss gently. Chill for 20 minutes before serving.